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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your choices, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for its versatility with a touchscreen and higher portability, at a slightly lower price. It offers solid general use and gaming performance, with a considerable emphasis on screen quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X leans towards better performance in engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks because of the more powerful CPU and GPU, and it has a higher battery life. However, it is heavier and less portable, which may be a downside if you travel often. If you prioritize high-performance computing over portability and touchscreen features, the Aorus 15X is better suited for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.5
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and 165Hz refresh rate screen, provides good performance for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X steps it up with a superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate, offering very good capabilities for the same uses. Screen quality is excellent on both, but the better GPU and higher refresh rate of the Aorus 15X give it the edge for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.5
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16's superior resolution and brightness, along with an advanced panel type, make it excellent for everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming, ensuring clear and vibrant images. For engineering and design, it offers a wide color gamut, providing accurate color reproduction critical for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate hinders gaming and 3D applications, which rely on smooth motion and quick screen updates to enhance the user experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 8 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.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,196
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,196.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible suited for both laptop and tablet use, and it carries a moderate battery life with good portability, which is beneficial for general use. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X edges it out for general purposes due to superior battery life and a higher portability score, along with comparable screen quality, making it very good for users who prioritize longevity and ease of transport.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.6
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its combination of a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a high-resolution touchscreen that enhances productivity and creative tasks; however, it's the lighter of the two, offering more portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while being slightly heavier, packs a more robust Intel Core i9 CPU and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, offering impressive computational prowess for demanding engineering software, but lacks a touchscreen.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.9
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,196 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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