Based on the comparison, if you're looking for a more affordable option for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook 15 would be suitable. It's also lighter, making it more portable for frequent travel. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you're willing to invest in a higher-priced option, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 with a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card would be a better fit. It has a larger screen and a higher capacity battery, but it is heavier which may impact its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for general use
Very 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
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 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 7 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers moderate performance with its basic CPU and limited RAM, making it adequate for general use, along with a lightweight design for better portability, but it's hindered by a mediocre screen and battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 includes a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior screen which enhances its capability for general use, but this comes at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 in gaming and 3D applications because it is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and offers a substantially higher screen refresh rate. While the ASUS Vivobook 15 has a less capable integrated Intel graphics and a standard refresh rate, the Aorus 7's potent GPU and its refresh rate make it more suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a more basic CPU and graphics unit, less memory, and a lower-quality screen compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 7, which makes the Aorus 7 more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. However, the Vivobook 15 is lighter and potentially more portable, but for intensive tasks, the Aorus 7's superior CPU, generous RAM, and high-end graphics unit, along with a high refresh rate screen, provide a smoother and more efficient experience.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is 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
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a display that offers adequate brightness and resolution for tasks like browsing and document editing, making it suitable for general use. However, for engineering and design, its limited color gamut may not provide the color accuracy required for professional work. Despite its acceptable resolution and panel type, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D rendering, unlike higher-refresh screens that excel in these areas.
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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$1,190
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
"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 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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