Choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X depends on your priorities. The ASUS offers a larger screen with a higher pixel density, which is better for multitasking and viewing more content, whereas the Gigabyte has a slightly longer battery life, making it a bit more suitable for extended use away from power sources. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and powerful processors and graphics cards, making them excellent choices for gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive engineering tasks. The ASUS is lighter and might be easier to carry around, but its shorter battery life could limit mobility. On the other hand, the Gigabyte's increased weight might make it less convenient to transport. Both have good build quality and thermal management, but you'll need to consider the balance between screen size, battery life, and portability for your daily use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.0/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to see. For engineering and design, its wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction, crucial for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate makes it less desirable as it can't render fast-moving scenes as smoothly as displays with higher refresh rates.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with an extremely capable processor and high-quality screen, offers a balance suitable for general tasks but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which manages to provide similar CPU and RAM capabilities, slightly lesser screen quality, but stands out with its longer battery life and higher portability, making it very good for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both excellent for gaming and 3D applications due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPUs and high screen refresh rates of 240Hz. While both have IPS displays for superior color accuracy, the ASUS offers a slightly higher resolution and better color space coverage, which might appeal to those with a keen eye for screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in engineering and design due to its high-quality screen with superior color coverage, making it ideal for precision work, and a top-tier CPU and GPU combination that can handle demanding tasks smoothly. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X also has a robust CPU and GPU, with slightly less impressive screen color accuracy, but it compensates with better battery life and portability, which are advantageous for users frequently on the move.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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