For general use with a desire for better portability and longer battery life, choose the ASUS Vivobook 16X; it's more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around. If you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, with a higher refresh rate and potent GPU, would be the better option despite being larger and heavier, which could impact its ease of transport. Keep in mind that the Aorus 17 generally costs more, but provides a larger storage capacity and improved performance for intensive workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
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
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 both offer screens that are clear and bright, making them suitable for day-to-day tasks like web browsing or document editing. For engineering and design work, both laptops provide a wide range of colors, but they may not fully cover professional color spaces, which could affect precision in color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates could make fast-moving visuals less smooth compared to laptops with displays designed for high refresh rates, which could hinder the gaming experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
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 17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a high-performance GPU and a refresh rate suitable for a smooth gaming and 3D experience, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its superior GPU and an exceptional screen refresh rate, excels in delivering an ultra-smooth experience for gaming and 3D applications, although it is somewhat more substantial in weight and size. Both have quality IPS displays and capable CPUs, but the Vivobook 16X has a better color coverage for screen quality, which enhances the visual experience during use.
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 17 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 both feature powerful processors, substantial RAM, and high-quality GPUs that are essential for engineering and design tasks; the Vivobook boasts a superior screen aspect ratio and color coverage which is beneficial for detailed visual work, while the Aorus 17 offers a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, making it adept for fast-paced design simulations. However, the Aorus 17's heavier weight and larger size reduce its portability compared to the lighter and more compact Vivobook, which may also offer a quieter operating noise and better heat management, important for long work sessions.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 17 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
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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