When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16, consider the following: If gaming performance and a high refresh rate are priorities, the ASUS with its more powerful graphics and higher refresh rate display could serve you well. However, the Gigabyte offers a superior screen resolution and better color reproduction which is great for creative work like video editing. The ASUS tends to be more expensive, but it's also heavier, making the Gigabyte a better option for portability. Battery performance will vary based on usage, yet the Gigabyte may offer a slight edge, important for those who work on the go. Both laptops are suitable for general use and engineering tasks, but for specific needs like 3D, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS has a performance advantage whereas the Gigabyte stands out for tasks requiring high color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a balance of decent resolution and brightness, catering to everyday activities, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with its higher resolution and brightness, ensuring sharper and more vibrant visuals. In the realm of engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aero 16 excels due to its wider color gamut coverage, thereby providing better accuracy for professionals, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, although competent, falls short in delivering the same level of color precision. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion, though they offer sufficient resolution and panel quality to support these activities at a basic level.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,260
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a high-performing AMD processor and a full HD IPS screen, is lightweight and offers solid battery life, making it versatile for general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 features a powerful Intel processor and superior screen quality with its OLED display, but it is slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life, yet its greater storage and screen resolution favor professional and creative applications.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D work. Compared to this, the Gigabyte Aero 16 features a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti but offers a high-quality OLED screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which provides excellent color and image detail for gaming and creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 stands out in engineering and design for its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, providing excellent performance for demanding tasks, with an IPS screen that offers good color accuracy and smooth visuals at a higher refresh rate.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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