The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly choice, best for general use with its moderate processing power; however, it's less suited for intensive tasks and has a lower-resolution display. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, as well as superior screen quality for color-intensive tasks. It also has a faster refresh rate, ideal for gaming. Remember, the Aorus 15X is heavier and comes with a heftier power brick, thus less portable than the Vivobook, which might matter if you frequently travel with your laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is rated very good for general use because it has a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and an excellent screen with high resolution and refresh rate, all of which contribute to a smoother and more responsive experience; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than some other options.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
8.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its basic Intel i3 processor, integrated graphics, and more modest screen quality, is fair for engineering and design tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, equipped with a high-end Intel i9 processor, powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior screen resolution and color coverage, is very good for demanding computational and visual work in those fields. The Gigabyte's advantages do come with a tradeoff in weight and possibly a higher price point, while the ASUS may cater to those prioritizing a lighter laptop with a larger screen, albeit with lower performance capabilities.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 provides decent visuals for everyday tasks and sufficient detail for engineering applications, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate reduce its appeal for gaming and 3D modelling where rapid movements and vivid colors are key. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior image quality and brightness, making it great for both general use and professional design work, benefiting from a wider color gamut that ensures more accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D work, while the Aorus 15X's better resolution and panel quality do provide an advantage, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smoothest experience compared to displays optimized for those specific needs.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
"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 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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