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The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is generally less expensive, has a slightly bigger screen with a higher refresh rate suited for fast-paced games, and offers longer battery life, which enhances its portability. The G16's processor and graphics are newer, providing efficient performance for general use and gaming. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while more costly, comes with double the storage, twice the RAM, and a more powerful graphics card from a previous generation, making it a better choice for 3D rendering and intensive engineering tasks. However, its battery life is shorter. Both laptops have similar portability, are equipped with RGB backlit keyboards, and do not have touchscreen capability. The Aorus 15P excels in high-end gaming but trades off in battery longevity and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both offer screens with high resolution and brightness, which makes them suitable for general use where clarity and visibility are key. Professionals involved in engineering and design would appreciate their color accuracy and wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color representation for their projects. However, both laptops have a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where a smoother visual experience is critical for fast-paced action and detailed animations.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers solid performance with a good CPU and adequate RAM, which is essential for general use, plus excellent screen quality for a pleasing visual experience while being fairly portable with a decent battery life. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P also provides strong performance and ample RAM, better speaker and keyboard quality for an enhanced multimedia and typing experience, and even though it is somewhat less portable with a shorter battery life, it compensates with its high-quality screen.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen makes it suitable for smooth gaming and 3D graphics; while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, boasting a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate, offers premium performance for the most demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out for engineering and design use thanks to its powerful Intel i7-13650HX CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, and a high-quality, color-accurate IPS screen that runs at a resolution of 1920 x 1200 on a 16:10 aspect ratio, optimizing for both performance and screen workspace.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both 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
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,374 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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