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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which might be great for immersive gaming and detailed work, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is lighter and a bit more portable, which might be appreciated if you travel frequently or move around a lot. However, it has a less powerful processor and graphics unit, which makes it less ideal for the most demanding tasks, but still capable for general use and gaming. Both have a similar amount of storage and RAM, and offer a high-quality build and good heat management. If battery life is crucial, the Aorus has a slight edge with longer typical usage. Choose the ASUS for top performance in demanding situations and if you prefer a larger display, or the Gigabyte for better portability and longer battery life during general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a higher-end GPU with the Nvidia RTX 4070 and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it superior for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a 165Hz refresh rate, which is also proficient for gaming and 3D applications but sits at a slightly lower tier compared to the Strix G18.
Content Creation
8.6
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.7
8.0
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When looking at general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer sharp images and bright displays due to their high-resolution panels, which makes them equally pleasant for everyday activities like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, the same laptops provide a wide range of colors, essential for precision in visual work, but their lower coverage in professional color spaces may not satisfy the most demanding design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the less-than-ideal refresh rate leaves both laptops trailing behind others optimized for fast-paced graphics, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its advanced Intel i9 CPU and superior screen quality, including higher brightness and refresh rate, stands out for general use, but is less portable and has shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, offering nearly equivalent specs with a slightly less powerful CPU and excellent screen quality, promises better portability and longer battery life, which can be advantageous for users often on the move.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts an Intel i9 processor, a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high-resolution IPS screen with excellent brightness and color space coverage, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU delivers commendable performance, although slightly lesser than the ASUS, with a high-quality display as well but brings greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
Software Development
8.1
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
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 G18 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,299 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 G18
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"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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