The ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it suitable for general use and portability. It has an i3 processor, suitable for everyday tasks, but its performance may not be optimal for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is more expensive and offers high performance with an i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, ideal for demanding software, engineering tasks, and gaming. It is heavier than the Vivobook, which affects portability, but its larger screen and superior battery size might be better for prolonged work and play sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
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
6.5/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with its Intel i3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a smaller battery, offers modest performance adequate for routine tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications, while its portability is enhanced due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
8.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has integrated Intel graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, which offer moderate gaming and 3D performance, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17's high-end Nvidia graphics card and significantly higher screen refresh rate provide a superior experience for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 provides sufficient resolution and brightness, but it may not be as vibrant or sharp compared to higher-end displays; the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers better clarity and luminance, enhancing the overall visual experience. Regarding engineering and design, the Vivobook's color accuracy and range might fall short for professionals needing precise color representation, whereas the Aorus 17 displays colors more faithfully across broader spectrums. When it comes to 3D work, the Aorus 17 despite its good resolution and panel might not refresh images as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, implying motion in 3D environments is less smooth, a drawback the Vivobook also shares.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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