The ASUS Vivobook 15X costs less and is lighter but is less powerful with less storage capacity and RAM, suitable for general use. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is more expensive and slightly heavier, offering better performance for 3D, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks due to its superior processor, graphics card, and larger battery; it may not be as portable given its weight and battery life. You must decide if increased performance and cost are worth sacrificing portability and lower expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's lower RAM and less powerful CPU make it less adept than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for demanding tasks, while the Aorus's superior screen quality, doubled RAM and storage, and higher-end CPU contribute to its better performance for general use, despite being slightly less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15X in gaming and 3D applications because it has a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU which is particularly important for these tasks, and offers a much higher screen refresh rate which enhances the gaming experience. While both have IPS screens for good quality visuals, the Aorus 15P also has a more robust CPU, further supporting its better suitability for demanding tasks like gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers modest CPU and GPU capabilities, ideal for lighter engineering and design tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts a more powerful CPU and a high-end GPU, better for demanding engineering software and 3D work. Meanwhile, the Vivobook 15X's screen may be less color-accurate compared to the Aorus 15P's higher screen quality, which is crucial for design accuracy; however, the Vivobook is slightly lighter and thus more portable.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Vivobook 15X's screen, while adequate for everyday tasks, may lack the clarity and brightness that users expect for vibrant visuals or outside use. Engineers and designers might find the color accuracy insufficient for precision work due to its limited color gamut coverage. Moreover, the refresh rate on the Vivobook 15X is not high enough for fluid movement in 3D environments, which might disappoint gamers and professionals using 3D applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 15X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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