The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is typically less expensive and more portable due to its smaller size and weight, which might make it a good match if you're budget-conscious and on the move often. Its touchscreen and higher pixel density screen are features that favor creative tasks or general use over gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is generally more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, but it offers better performance for intensive 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to a more powerful graphics card and a higher refresh rate, although at a lower resolution. Both options come equipped with a modern main processor and ample storage and RAM for various professional applications. 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 17H
Very good for gaming and AI
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU paired with a higher 360 refresh rate display, providing smoother visuals and improved gameplay over the ASUS ROG Flow X16, which has an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 165 refresh rate display. The ASUS, however, offers a higher screen resolution and touch support which can enhance screen quality for other tasks but remains less focused on high-end gaming capabilities compared to the Gigabyte.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, making it excellent for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, it provides a wider range of colors, essential for accurate visuals in professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate leads to less smooth motion compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor 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 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is noted for its high quality screen, convertible design, and moderate weight, making it suitable for general use with the flexibility of a tablet; it has a strong CPU and ample RAM, which contribute to its performance. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, although larger and heavier, which may affect portability, offers a more powerful graphics card and CPU, along with a bigger screen, all of which enhance the general use experience, particularly for tasks that depend on screen size and graphical performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out in engineering and design use due to its high-resolution touchscreen with excellent color coverage and a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design, combined with a powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels with a high-refresh-rate screen and a stronger Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, alongside an Intel CPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering tasks, but it is less portable and does not offer a touchscreen.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 17H 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
9.0/10
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 17H 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 17H 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 17H 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."
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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