The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is often less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, has an AMD Ryzen main processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which offers a balance between cost and performance. It has a battery life suitable for moderate usage and is quite portable. It features a 16-inch touchscreen with a higher resolution and a unique 16:10 aspect ratio. For tasks such as general use, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks, it offers reliable performance.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, on the other hand, is generally more expensive, but comes with a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning applications. It has more RAM for multitasking and demanding applications, but it's not as portable as the Flow X16 and has a standard 16:9 screen aspect ratio with no touchscreen. It also has a shorter battery life under typical usage.
Consider the ASUS ROG Flow X16 if you want a more affordable, versatile machine with a touchscreen and higher resolution display. Opt for the Gigabyte Aorus 15P if you're seeking superior performance for high-end tasks and can handle a slightly heavier device with shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vivid display and crisp image quality for everyday tasks or professional design work, the ASUS ROG Flow X16's superior resolution and brightness, along with its expansive color gamut, make it an excellent choice despite its limitations for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. For those who are more budget-conscious and still seek good visual fidelity for both daily use and engineering applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a good compromise with decent screen quality and color accuracy. However, for avid gamers and professionals working with fast-paced 3D renderings, neither laptop will excel due to their poor refresh rates, so if gaming or high-speed visual performance is a priority, you may need to look at other models specifically tailored for those tasks.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in engineering and design use due to its high-resolution touchscreen with superior color accuracy and brightness, paired with a capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it great for detailed graphical tasks and multitasking. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers more RAM and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, which can provide faster processing for complex engineering simulations and designs, though it has a lower screen resolution and lacks a touchscreen.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
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
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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