The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is usually less expensive, more portable, and has a higher refresh rate, making it suited for fast-paced gaming. Its touchscreen and versatile aspect ratio are beneficial for general use and creative tasks. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, which typically costs a bit more, offers a more powerful GPU and a larger screen, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering work. The Aorus 17 has better heat management but is heavier, which might affect portability. It also includes features like Ethernet and USB4, which enhance connectivity options. Choose the ASUS for its flexibility and portability or the Gigabyte for its superior gaming performance and larger display. 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 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 provides a vibrant and sharp display for general use and engineering, with high resolution and brightness that enhance visual clarity and strong color coverage that benefits design work. However, its lower refresh rate may not suit the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, while still offering a solid resolution and brightness conducive to everyday tasks and engineering software, falls short in gaming and 3D performance, as it doesn't prioritize the high refresh rates that are critical for a fluid and responsive visual experience in those fields.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for general use as it combines powerful processing capabilities with a high-quality screen and is portable, but it compromises on battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, while also offering excellent performance and screen quality for general tasks, prioritizes longer battery life over portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
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 17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a high-resolution touch screen that delivers a refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smooth visuals important for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, powered by an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, boasts an even higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz, ensuring extremely fluid motion for fast-paced games, although its screen does not support touch input.
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 17 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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