For those who prioritize portability and touchscreen functionality, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is lighter, has a convertible design with touch capability, and still offers strong performance for general use and gaming. However, its battery life is slightly shorter. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has superior overall performance, particularly in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, due to a more powerful GPU. It doesn't have a touchscreen, is a bit heavier, and has a slightly longer battery life which might be good for those who need more power on the go and don't require the touch functionality. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM, ensuring ample capacity for most tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer high-resolution displays with excellent panel types and brightness, which are key factors for crisp text and vibrant images ensuring comfortable daily tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops have displays with wide color gamuts, which are essential for professionals needing precise color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates limit motion resolution and fluidity, making them less suitable for users who prioritize a seamless visual experience in fast-paced environments.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with a high-quality touchscreen, making it ideal for users who value flexibility and touch interactions, plus it's lighter for better portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15, with a more powerful graphics card and slightly better CPU, caters to users requiring higher performance for tasks like gaming or intensive applications. Both laptops provide ample RAM, high-resolution IPS displays, and similar battery capacities, but the ASUS is more portable and versatile as a convertible, and the Gigabyte provides a bit more raw power, which might come at the expense of increased weight and less screen functionality without touch capability..
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design with its high-performing AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with a high-resolution touchscreen that supports a versatile 16:10 aspect ratio, making it ideal for creative tasks; however, if portability is less of a concern, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a potent combination of an Intel i7 CPU and stronger Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, with a high-quality, non-touch display, which together deliver robust performance for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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