The ASUS Vivobook 14 is significantly less expensive, lightweight, and has better battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and portability. However, for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with a more powerful processor, superior graphics card, and larger screen, is the better choice despite its premium price and lesser portability. If high performance for demanding applications is crucial and cost is not the primary concern, the Aorus 17H excels, but for everyday tasks with the benefit of easy mobility and affordability, the Vivobook 14 is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is lighter and more portable, suited for on-the-go use with good battery life, but it has less powerful CPU and RAM, making it fair for general use. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a larger screen, superior CPU, and more RAM, enhancing its performance for general use, though at the expense of portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14's integrated Intel graphics are less powerful compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's high-end Nvidia graphics card, making the Aorus 17H better for demanding gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the higher screen refresh rate of the Aorus 17H provides smoother visuals, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming scenarios, compared to the standard refresh rate of the Vivobook 14.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with a more powerful processor, higher RAM, and superior GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, in contrast to the ASUS Vivobook 14 which has a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, making it less capable for intensive workloads despite being more portable. The Gigabyte also features a larger and higher quality screen, but it is heavier and less portable, making the ASUS a better option for on-the-go use where moderate performance is adequate.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you need a computer for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's higher resolution and brightness offer clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14. For engineering and design work that requires accurate color representation, the Aorus 17H provides broader color gamuts, ensuring more precise hues, which could be especially critical for professional design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its better resolution and panel type, the Aorus 17H falls short due to a refresh rate that does not match the high standards demanded by fast-paced games and 3D simulations, an area where laptops with higher refresh rates would be preferable.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$2,300
$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 17H costs $2,300.
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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