The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly, lightweight option with moderate performance, suitable for general use and some multitasking. It offers a smaller screen size and less powerful components, which could limit demanding applications like 3D rendering or intensive gaming. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is priced higher due to its stronger performance capabilities, including a powerful graphics card and processor, making it ideal for gaming, 3D work, and engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and may not be as portable as the ASUS Vivobook 14. Additionally, long-lasting battery life is a strength of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 17G if performance and gaming are priorities, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is suitable if you need something cost-effective and portable for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its mid-range processor, integrated graphics, and decent screen, is adequate for basic engineering and design but may struggle with more intensive tasks, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, equipped with a high-end processor, powerful dedicated graphics, and a superior screen, excels in demanding engineering and design applications but is heavier and less portable. The Vivobook prioritizes portability and affordability, making sacrifices in raw performance and display capabilities, whereas the Aorus prioritizes top-tier performance and higher quality display features, making it less portable and generally more expensive.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is 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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a balance between resolution, brightness, and panel type, meeting the needs for general activities, but it falls short in the color fidelity required for precision in engineering and design, and its lower refresh rate isn't suited for the fluid motion needed in Gaming and 3D. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a higher-quality display that provides vivid colors and sharper detail that professionals in engineering and design would appreciate, while its screen's average refresh rate, although better than the Vivobook's, doesn't quite match the high standard expected for smooth gameplay and 3D rendering. For users with a preference for impeccable color reproduction and crisp visuals for design work or general use, the Aorus 17G stands out, but dedicated gamers and 3D designers should look for options with higher refresh rates for the best experience.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17G to be 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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