For general use, you will find the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers a good balance of performance at a lower price and includes robust heat management and a high refresh rate display, making it suitable for gaming. The Gigabyte Aero 16, while more expensive, provides premium features like a high-resolution OLED screen, stronger build quality, and superior screen color reproduction, which is ideal for creative professionals involved in tasks like video editing or 3D rendering. The ASUS is slightly lighter and has a longer battery life, which might be preferable for those who need portability and longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design due to its substantial storage, superior high-resolution OLED screen, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which favor demanding tasks such as 3D rendering and detailed modeling. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, while also suitable for engineering applications with its decent CPU and GPU, offers less storage and a lower-resolution IPS screen, which may not be as vibrant or sharp for intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, a good screen on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 implies it likely has a decent resolution and brightness level, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, whereas the very good screen of the Gigabyte Aero 16 suggests higher brightness and sharper resolution, enhancing the viewing experience. For engineering and design, the excellent screen of the Aero 16 suggests it covers a wider range of colors, crucial for accurate visual work, while the TUF's good screen may fall short of this color fidelity. However, for 3D and gaming, where high refresh rates are essential, both laptops are rated poorly, indicating they may have lower refresh rates, which can detract from the smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced visual tasks.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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 A16 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
$838
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 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 A16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 provides a good balance for general use with a solid CPU and RAM, a high refresh rate IPS screen for smooth visuals, decent battery life, and a good level of portability. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a higher resolution OLED screen for superior image quality, a more powerful CPU and graphics combination suitable for demanding applications, but has a lower battery life and somewhat less portability than the ASUS model.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, equipped with an AMD RX 7600S GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, excels in fluid gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16's combination of an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU with a vibrant OLED screen, although it has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, offers superior screen quality and powerful graphics performance.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"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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