If performance during intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming is your priority, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H would be the better choice. This would, however, come at the cost of portability and probably a higher price. On the other hand, if you prefer a lighter, more compact option for general use that's easier to carry around and likely more affordable, the ASUS Vivobook 16 may suit your needs. Keep in mind that its performance might not be as high as the Aorus 17H, particularly for demanding applications, and it could also offer longer battery life due to less power-intensive components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 16 for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU which is crucial for such activities and offers a significantly higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the visual fluidity and responsiveness during gameplay. The ASUS Vivobook 16, while having a capable AMD Ryzen CPU and a decent display, incorporates a less powerful integrated Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate screen which, while sufficient for casual use, can't compete with the Aorus 17H's performance in demanding gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers moderate performance with its AMD CPU and GPU that are suitable for some engineering and design tasks, alongside decent screen quality and moderate portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, optimal for demanding engineering and design work, superior screen quality for color-critical tasks but at the expense of reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a display that offers acceptable clarity and brightness, is practical for everyday activities and light engineering work but lacks the vibrant color gamuts needed for precise design tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H delivers a higher quality display with better color reproduction, making it suitable for detailed engineering and design projects, but it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion. Thus, while both laptops cater well to general and professional users, neither is optimized for the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D designers typically seek.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$669
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,300.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a lightweight, portable build with a battery that provides enough power for extended general use, complemented by a comfortable keyboard and a screen with respectable color coverage and brightness. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, geared towards performance with a high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, can handle more demanding tasks but is less portable due to its larger screen, heavier weight, and shorter battery life, though it boasts superior speaker and heat management quality.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for software development.
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 17H and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"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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