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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks and are okay with a heavier laptop, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition may be well-suited for you, as gaming laptops typically offer robust performance and cooling systems. However, if you prefer a laptop that is more portable, has better battery life, and is suitable for tasks like video editing on the go, the Gigabyte Aero 16, which is positioned as a creator's laptop, may be the better option despite being usually less expensive. Keep in mind, the Gigabyte Aero 16 might not be as powerful for gaming compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and the AMD RX 6800M graphics card is robust for engineering tasks, and its 300Hz IPS display, though less sharp, offers a higher refresh rate for smooth visuals. The Gigabyte Aero 16, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution OLED display which provides better color accuracy and contrast, and it's equipped with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, ensuring powerful performance for design applications; plus, it's slightly more portable and has superior screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15's screen offers balanced resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and detail-oriented engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial. The Gigabyte Aero 16's display, with its higher resolution and superior color accuracy, excels for engineering and design projects that require precise colors, but like the ASUS, it isn't optimal for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops have strengths depending on the use case, with the ASUS leaning towards general and engineering use, and the Gigabyte standing out for professional visual work, but gamers may find neither hits the mark for high-end gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,260
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is well-suited for general use because of its strong CPU and RAM, making it responsive for various tasks, though it lacks portability due to weight and size. The Gigabyte Aero 16 also excels in general use, offering a high-quality OLED screen and good battery life, but it is more expensive and may still challenge portability with its weight.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a high screen refresh rate for smooth gaming, while the Gigabyte Aero 16, with a lower refresh rate, provides an OLED screen for superior color and quality. Both feature advanced GPUs for gaming and 3D tasks, but the ASUS emphasizes performance with a refresh rate five times higher than the Aero's, which focuses on screen fidelity and visuals.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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