If you prioritize a higher performance laptop for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, you should go for the Gigabyte Aero 17, although it will be more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, if portability, lighter weight, and cost are more significant to you, and your tasks are more general purpose without requiring intense graphics or processing power, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is an excellent, more budget-friendly option. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte also offers a better display and a longer battery life than the ASUS, which might be important depending on your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a balance of portability and battery life with respectable CPU and RAM, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but it falls short in screen quality compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which boasts a high-quality display, more powerful CPU, and increased RAM, enhancing performance for more demanding applications, albeit with a trade-off in portability and potentially shorter battery life due to its larger screen and more robust internals.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is excellent for gaming and 3D work due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, contrasting with the ASUS Vivobook 14's moderate Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz. While the ASUS Vivobook is lighter and may have better battery life, the Gigabyte Aero 17's superior screen quality, including a Mini LED display with higher resolution, alongside a more robust CPU, makes it a better fit for high-performance tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for engineering and design use due to its mid-range CPU, integrated GPU, and standard screen quality, which may limit performance in demanding tasks but offers greater portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 excels with its high-performance CPU, dedicated high-end GPU, and superior screen quality, making it better suited for intensive engineering applications, but with the trade-off of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
9.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers an adequate display with respectable resolution and brightness, but the Gigabyte Aero 17's superior panel type and higher resolution give it a sharper and brighter viewing experience. In engineering and design, the Aero 17's extensive color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed work, whereas the Vivobook's color coverage is less impressive. When it comes to 3D tasks, the Aero 17, despite its excellent resolution and panel type, falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which is critical for smooth rendering in fast-paced environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 14 or the Gigabyte Aero 17
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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