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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you prefer a laptop that is less expensive, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is a suitable choice with good performance for general use and gaming, featuring a more advanced CPU and very high screen refresh rate. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a larger battery, more RAM which could help with more intensive tasks, and a stronger GPU suitable for high-end gaming and demanding applications, but it may cost more. Keep in mind that the ASUS has a higher resolution screen which is beneficial for detailed work, while the Gigabyte may have a longer battery life for extended use away from a power source. Both are relatively similar in weight, making portability comparable, but the ASUS has a slightly larger screen which may affect portability slightly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is excellent for gaming and 3D applications because it has a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a very high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which leads to smoother visuals in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while also good for gaming and 3D, features the powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and the highest screen refresh rate of 300Hz, providing exceptional fluidity in motion rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is an excellent choice for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU (Intel i9), powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4070), ample RAM, and a quality screen with a high pixel density and color accuracy which is important for detailed work. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while offering more RAM, has a lower-tier CPU (Intel i7) and GPU (Nvidia RTX 3080), but it still provides a very good screen for design tasks; both laptops have a solid build and reasonable portability, but the ASUS edges out with slightly better screen quality and newer components.
Software Development
7.8
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a crisp, bright display with high resolution, making it easy on the eyes during daily activities like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the M16's expansive color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction, crucial for professionals needing precision in their visuals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the M16's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced scenes less smooth, detracting from the immersive experience that a higher refresh rate would provide.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a higher-end CPU and an exceptional screen, including better color coverage ideal for tasks requiring visual accuracy, making it a strong choice for general use. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts more RAM, which can better handle multitasking and complex applications, paired with a slightly longer battery life and moderate portability, also making it suitable for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 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 | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 Zephyrus M16
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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