If budget is a primary concern, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers good performance for general use and is also capable of handling more demanding tasks such as 3D work or engineering software at a lower price point. It's lighter and slightly more portable, but it has less storage and memory compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P. On the other hand, the Aorus 15P, while more expensive, offers higher specs with twice the storage and memory, making it better suited for intensive work like 3D rendering and machine learning. It has a more potent graphics card, but the additional features and performance come at the cost of a heavier build, which impacts its portability. Both have adequate battery life, but if gaming or high-end graphics tasks are the priority, the Aorus 15P would be a better choice despite its higher price and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, and gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that provide clear and vivid images for typical activities and productivity tasks, hence their adequacy for general use. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, they offer broad color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can trust the colors displayed for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from smoother motion and quick screen updates, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid visual experiences compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X serves well for general use with its capable processor, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, providing sharp visuals and accurate colors; however, its moderate portability and battery life might restrict its use on the go. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its powerful processor, abundant RAM, and larger storage, makes for a solid general-use laptop, but its weight and bulk may make it less convenient to carry around, though it offers better performance for demanding tasks. Both laptops have good quality keyboards, speakers, and manage heat and operating noise effectively.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out in engineering and design tasks due to its newer Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which are well-suited for both computational and graphics-heavy applications, and its IPS screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio that offers more vertical space for design work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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 15P 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 15P 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 Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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