If portability and price are your main concerns, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is lighter, more compact, and generally costs less but has lower performance compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. For tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering, the Aorus 17G with a more powerful processor and graphics card would be a better fit; it's also better constructed for gaming and has a higher quality keyboard. However, keep in mind that it's heavier, bulkier, and more expensive. The battery life of the Vivobook is longer, which might be important if you use your laptop on the go frequently. Both laptops offer full HD displays, but neither is touchscreen. If you do not need the advanced capabilities of the Aorus 17G, the Vivobook 15X offers a balanced option for general use at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
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 15X is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X's integrated Vega 7 graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate. With these features, the Aorus 17G provides smoother visuals and can handle more graphically demanding tasks, which is particularly beneficial for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.8/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is fair for engineering and design due to its adequate processor and integrated graphics, which may underperform for heavy 3D tasks, and it has less RAM, impacting multitasking and complex software handling, but it's lighter for better portability.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.0/10
15.6in
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, while acceptable for everyday tasks due to its decent resolution and brightness, doesn't excel in engineering and design because of its limited color range. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G's higher quality display brings out vibrant colors and sharp details which is beneficial for engineering and design applications, although the panel falls short in gaming and 3D environments due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops aren't optimal for gaming or 3D tasks where smoother motion and rapid screen updates are crucial, and users engaged in these activities should consider models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a fair experience for general use on account of its satisfactory but less powerful AMD CPU, moderate RAM, and IPS screen with decent quality; however, its lighter weight and longer battery life enhance its portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels in general use due to its superior Intel CPU, double the RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen which results in better performance, but it sacrifices portability with a heavier build and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G 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 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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