If you prioritize affordability and basic tasks, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is suitable with its lower price, decent for browsing and light use. However, for performance tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 17 excels with powerful hardware but is substantially heavier and less portable, which impacts its battery life. The Aero 17 is designed for professionals and offers a higher-quality display which benefits creative work. In summary, the Vivobook is for casual use and the Aero 17 is for intensive tasks, with a price to match its advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower-end CPU and small amount of RAM make it less capable for multitasking and demanding tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 17 is equipped with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, enhancing its performance for a variety of applications. Additionally, the Aero 17's superior screen quality greatly benefits general use with better color and resolution, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the lightweight and longer-lasting battery of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.3/10
8.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suitable for engineering and design because it has a basic CPU and graphics, less RAM, and lower screen quality, which are insufficient for demanding software used in these fields, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 17 is very suitable due to its powerful CPU, advanced graphics, ample RAM, and high-resolution display that can handle complex tasks and provide excellent visual clarity. Additionally, while the Aero 17 is heavier and less portable, it compensates with superior keyboard and speaker quality and decent operating noise levels, making it a more appropriate choice for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
9.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and dimmer display make it less suitable for users who need clarity and brightness for everyday tasks, while its narrow color gamut limits its effectiveness for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a high-resolution, bright display with a wide color gamut, making it ideal for general use and professional tasks in engineering and design, but its standard refresh rate may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals at higher refresh rates. Thus, the Aero 17 excels in providing detail and color accuracy for most tasks, but dedicated gamers or 3D designers may look elsewhere for screens tailored to their high refresh rate needs.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Gigabyte Aero 17
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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