The ASUS ROG Flow X16, while more expensive, comes with a high-resolution touchscreen and is more portable, making it suitable for general use and demanding tasks like 3D rendering. It has a solid battery life but isn’t as long-lasting as the Gigabyte Aorus 7. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, which costs less, offers a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, making it excellent for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. It has a longer battery life but is heavier and larger, which impacts its portability. Both laptops provide similar performance for engineering and machine learning, with the ASUS being slightly better for general use while the Gigabyte excels at fast motion display. 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
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good battery life
Key differences
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 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its high resolution and bright display, making it pleasant for everyday tasks like web browsing and streaming. For engineering and design, the same laptop offers superior color accuracy that's essential for detailed work on visuals, which the Gigabyte Aorus 7 does well but not quite as impressively, albeit remaining competent for most tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short with less emphasis on high refresh rates, potentially leading to less fluid on-screen motion during fast-paced activities.
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 7 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 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,190
$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 7 costs $1,190.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a higher-resolution, touch-enabled screen and is lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability for everyday carry, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a larger screen and a robust processor suitable for demanding applications, has a marginally longer battery life but is heavier and less portable. Both laptops are equipped with similar amounts of RAM and high-quality CPUs capable of handling general tasks with ease, but the ASUS stands out for its superior screen quality and the Gigabyte for a slightly better battery and larger screen real estate, which may be preferable for more immersive experiences and productivity.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks because it features a high-refresh-rate screen and powerful GPU, enhancing visual fluidity and gaming performance. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a superior GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and potentially better handling of demanding 3D applications and gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design with its high-resolution touchscreen, brighter display, and stronger color reproduction, along with a higher-end AMD processor and a capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it powerful for both creative and computational tasks. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, featuring a larger screen, an Intel i5 processor, and a more recent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, caters well to engineering applications, though with a lower resolution screen thta doesn't support touch, its portability and screen vibrancy are somewhat compromised compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 7 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
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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