The ASUS ROG Strix G16 tends to be less expensive and has a bigger screen with a higher refresh rate, which is great for gaming and general use, but it has less storage compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15. The Gigabyte offers more storage right off the bat and has a higher resolution display, which can be better for tasks that benefit from crisp visuals, such as photo editing or watching high-definition videos. Battery life is longer on the ASUS, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Both laptops are well-suited for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software due to their powerful processors and graphics cards. If portability and longer battery life are essential, and you're okay with less in-built storage, the ASUS may suit you better. However, if you need more storage, a high-resolution display, and don't mind the additional cost, the Gigabyte could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer high-resolution displays with vibrant colors and adequate brightness, ensuring a sharp and vivid viewing experience in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color coverage, which is important for accurate color representation and detailed work in applications that demand a broad range of colors. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced games and interactive 3D applications where smoothness and quick response times are crucial.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Cost
$1,374
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a solid balance for general use, boasting a fast CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen with good color coverage, but it's slightly heavier and has less battery life compared to some competitors. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 features a similarly capable CPU and RAM, a higher resolution screen for sharper images, and a larger battery, but it's slightly more portable due to its lighter weight. Both have quality keyboards and manage heat and noise well, making them good choices for everyday tasks and entertainment.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 outperforms the ASUS ROG Strix G16 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to the more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, compared to the G16's RTX 4060, and its superior screen quality with a higher pixel density, offering crisper visuals. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which is critical for gaming, but the Aorus 15's higher contrast ratio and color space coverage further enhance the viewing experience for detailed images and intense gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 comes equipped with a potent CPU and GPU combo suitable for demanding tasks, a high refresh rate screen for smooth visuals, and a larger battery providing better endurance, which makes it a strong candidate for engineering and design. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its higher resolution display that covers more color space, offers more storage and is slightly lighter, offering an edge for detail-oriented design work while being a bit more portable.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 G16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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