The ASUS Vivobook 17 is often significantly less expensive with a larger screen which may be preferred for general use, but it has less powerful hardware compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15. The Vivobook 17 has an Intel i3 processor and its onboard graphics, which are suitable for basic tasks. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while more expensive, has a higher-resolution screen, a powerful Intel i7 processor, and a dedicated RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which make it a better choice for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering work. The Aorus also offers more storage, more RAM, and better build and heat management, but it is heavier than the Vivobook which could affect portability. Both laptops have similar battery life and are not optimal for very long periods away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a less powerful processor and less RAM compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15, making it less capable for demanding tasks, and while it has a larger screen, that screen is of lower quality in terms of resolution and color coverage. Additionally, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, despite being heavier and thicker, offers better portability due to its more compact size and has a significantly longer battery life which is important for use on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a lower-tier GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it only fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a high-end GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it very good for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a more basic CPU and integrated graphics, which may limit its ability to handle demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a high-end CPU and dedicated powerful GPU, making it more suitable for such intensive workloads. Additionally, the Aorus 15 has superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and color accuracy which is essential for detailed engineering and design work, but it is slightly less portable compared to the Vivobook 17.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's screen may not offer the vivid colors and sharpness desirable for engineering and design due to its limited color gamut coverage, while its lower resolution and brightness levels are passable for general tasks but won't impress users seeking a high-quality visual experience for multimedia or gaming. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, on the other hand, boasts a superior display that renders colors beautifully and clearly, making it excellent for design applications and enjoyable for day-to-day usage, yet its lack of high refresh rate might disappoint gamers and creators working with fast-moving visuals. Consequently, while the Aorus 15 offers a visually richer experience overall, neither laptop is ideally suited for the high refresh demands of gaming and 3D work.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 17 or the Gigabyte Aorus 15
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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