The ASUS Vivobook 15X is less expensive and offers good battery life, which makes it ideal for general use and moderate multitasking. It's more lightweight and portable, with a number pad on the keyboard and a solid build for everyday activities. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is more expensive but boasts a more powerful processor, superior graphics capabilities, and a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and less portable, which could be a disadvantage if you frequently move around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a fair rating for general use because it offers a decent processor and RAM for everyday tasks, reasonable screen quality but is lighter and hence more portable with moderate battery life, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is rated good due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, superior screen resolution and quality for better visuals, though it is heavier and less portable. Both laptops are suitable for general tasks, but the Aorus 17H's advantages in performance and display may justify its reduced portability and battery life for users needing more intensive computing power and superior visual experience.
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a less powerful integrated AMD GPU and a lower screen refresh rate suitable for casual gaming, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17H packs a high-end Nvidia GPU and a much higher refresh rate display, offering a premium gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.6/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers superior performance for engineering and design due to its higher-end Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, which are more powerful compared to the AMD configurations in the ASUS Vivobook 15X, as well as having double the RAM and a screen that while similar in resolution, offers a much higher refresh rate and better color accuracy. Although the Aorus 17H is heavier and not as portable as the lighter and more compact Vivobook, it compensates with a better keyboard and less operating noise, which can be critical in prolonged engineering and design work sessions.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
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 15X is good.
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
7.5/10
5.6/10
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 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
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 17H has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook 15X's screen may not be as bright or sharp as the Aorus 17H, which could make the Aorus more enjoyable for everyday tasks like browsing or watching videos, due to its better panel type and resolution. In engineering and design work, the Vivobook 15X may deliver a less accurate color representation compared to the Aorus, as representation of wider color gamuts is essential for this kind of professional work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, although both laptops don't excel, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate could be less suitable for the smooth visuals that gaming and some 3D applications require, with resolution and panel type being secondary considerations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$2,300
$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 17H costs $2,300.
"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."
"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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