If saving money is a priority and you need a lightweight option for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or video streaming, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is suitable. However, its smaller size means it has less power and potentially shorter battery life. If you require high performance for activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering applications, and don't mind spending more, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers much more power and a larger screen, but it is less portable due to its size and weight. Consider how you'll primarily use the laptop and what features are non-negotiable for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poorly suited for general use because it has a lower-end CPU and graphics, limited RAM, a lower quality TN screen with a basic resolution, and low color accuracy, making it less capable for multitasking and multimedia. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a powerful CPU and graphics card, ample RAM, a high-quality IPS display with a higher resolution, and better color coverage, which all contribute to a more robust and enjoyable general use experience, despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high 300Hz screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower-quality CPU, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics are not suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G's powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end dedicated GPU make it a strong choice for such workloads. Furthermore, the Gigabyte's superior screen quality offers better clarity and color accuracy important for detailed design work, although it is less portable and noisier under load compared to the more travel-friendly ASUS.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is 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
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.0/10
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 screen may not deliver the clarity and vibrancy you'd want across all uses due to its limited resolution and lower brightness, which can affect the visibility and sharpness of images and text. For engineering and design tasks, the importance of color accuracy means the Vivobook's screen, which lacks wide color gamut support, may not display colors as precisely as needed. On the other hand, although the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a high-resolution display with good color representation for detailed engineering work, its lower refresh rate can be less ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
Excellent
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 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
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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