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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is less expensive, has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which could be beneficial for fast-paced tasks, and it is slightly lighter, making it more portable. Its battery life is shorter than the Gigabyte Aero 16's, and its graphical capabilities are stronger with an RTX 4060 GPU, handling intensive tasks like 3D modeling and machine learning well. The Gigabyte Aero 16, on the other hand, offers more storage, a more vibrant and high-resolution OLED screen which excels in color accuracy and contrast, making it better suited for creatives who require precise color representation for tasks like photo and video editing. It is also heavier with a longer battery life, and it includes more USB-C ports, but it has a less powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU compared to the Vivobook 16X. Choose the ASUS Vivobook 16X for better performance in engineering and general use within a lighter form factor and a lower price, or the Gigabyte Aero 16 for superior display quality, storage capacity, and battery life at a higher cost and with slightly less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
7.4
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a solid display that is sharp and bright, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional work in fields like engineering and design, where precision in colors and details matter. However, its average refresh rate doesn't quite meet the standards required for smooth rendering in 3D applications or the fast-paced visuals common in gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16 steps up with excellent color accuracy and a wide color gamut, ensuring that detailed design work looks vibrant and true to life, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a similarly lackluster refresh rate.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is praised for general use for its solid performance thanks to a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, alongside good portability and battery life, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with its high-resolution OLED screen offering excellent screen quality, though it is less portable due to its higher weight. Both laptops offer sizeable storage and quality keyboards, but the Aero 16's larger battery offers more hours of typical use despite its potential tradeoff in portability, with both laptops ensuring a positive general use experience through their respective strengths in performance and display.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers robust performance for engineering and design with an Intel i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and precise work, although it is heavier and less portable compared to ultrabooks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 enhances visual work with its high-resolution OLED display, stronger contrast ratio, and extensive color coverage, along with a similar CPU, more RAM capacity for multitasking, and a markedly powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, trading off increased weight for outstanding screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,260
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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