To decide between the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, consider that the Vivobook 16X is less expensive, lighter, and more portable, making it a good fit for general use and carrying around. It still performs well for engineering tasks and gaming but may not match the highest performance demands. The Aorus 17H, on the other hand, is more expensive and heavier, which reduces its portability but offers top-tier performance, a larger screen, and a better battery life, making it well-suited for intensive engineering, 3D, machine learning tasks, and gaming enthusiasts who need peak power and can handle the extra weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
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 16X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides a more immersive gaming and 3D experience with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a faster screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 16X, despite its competent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offers a lower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for high-frame-rate gaming and intensive 3D applications. Both feature the same CPU and high-quality screens, but the Gigabyte's superior GPU and refresh rate give it the edge for gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers clear visuals and vibrant colors, making it suitable for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks; however, its refresh rate might be lower, affecting the smoothness required for gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H likely has a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the experience for general use and detailed engineering work, but it still falls short for gaming due to an insufficient refresh rate. Neither excels in gaming or 3D tasks because high refresh rates are critical for those areas, allowing for smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,300.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a balance between portability and power, suitable for general use with a high-quality screen, moderate battery life, and a lighter build compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H which, while heavier and less portable, provides superior gaming capabilities, a larger screen for more immersive experiences, and a longer battery life but could be overkill for users not requiring the most powerful specs.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
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 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
9.0/10
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 17H 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 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H 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."
"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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