The ASUS Vivobook 16X may be the better choice for those looking for portability and longer battery life while saving on costs, especially suitable for general use; however, it may fall short for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and complex engineering simulations compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15. On the other hand, the Aorus 15, with its higher resolution display and better overall performance, is more suitable for demanding gaming, 3D/machine learning tasks, and engineering applications, but it does come with a higher price tag and is less portable due to its increased weight and size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 clear visuals and sufficient resolution for tasks like browsing and document editing, making it suitable for general use, while the accuracy of colors meets the needs of engineering and design applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 enhances these qualities with even better color representation and screen clarity vital for professionals in engineering and design roles, ensuring a more true-to-life viewing experience. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which can disappoint gamers and those using 3D applications, as these activities benefit from smoother motion clarity that comes with faster screen refreshes.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers robust general use capabilities with its efficient CPU and sufficient RAM, alongside a large screen with good color coverage and brightness, while maintaining better portability given its lighter weight; however, it compromises slightly on battery size and storage compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides a higher resolution screen which is ideal for detail-oriented tasks and a significantly larger battery capacity, but this comes at the expense of being heavier, which reduces its portability.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with a higher refresh rate screen and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, exceeds the gaming and 3D performance of the ASUS Vivobook 16X, which, though it has a capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offers a lower screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Aorus 15's screen provides higher resolution, enhancing overall screen quality, which complements its gaming superiority.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a high-performing Intel i7 CPU, sufficient RAM, and an Nvidia RTX GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require strong processing capabilities, paired with a quality screen. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 shares similar traits but stands out with a higher-resolution display and larger battery, though it is less portable and the Vivobook has a slight edge in GPU performance, which can be crucial for specific engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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