The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is less expensive and more portable than the Gigabyte Aero 16 while still offering good screen quality and sufficient performance for general use. However, if you need a laptop for heavier tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the Gigabyte Aero 16 provides significantly better performance due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, alongside a larger high-resolution display. The Aero 16 also has superior build quality and more USB-C ports, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Vivobook Pro 14. If gaming is a priority, the Aero 16's dedicated graphics card and hardware ray tracing make it better suited for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers moderate performance and storage with a fair battery life, which is suitable for general tasks, but may not handle more demanding applications as smoothly as higher-end models. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a more powerful processor, double the RAM, better heat management, and higher-quality speakers, making it better equipped for a wider range of applications, from high-resolution video playback to more demanding software tasks, at the cost of lower portability and somewhat shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is less capable for gaming and 3D applications than the Gigabyte Aero 16 which includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a larger, higher resolution screen for more immersive visuals. Additionally, while the Vivobook has a higher screen refresh rate which can result in smoother visuals, the performance advantage and superior screen quality of the Aero 16 make it better suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a high-end dedicated GPU, outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for demanding engineering and design tasks, while also offering a higher resolution screen for better visual clarity. However, the Vivobook Pro's components are still capable for lighter engineering work, and it edges out the Aero 16 in portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it easier to carry around.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
7.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop screen with high resolution and brightness offers a clear and vibrant display, which the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. The Gigabyte Aero 16 excels in engineering and design because of its wide color gamuts that ensure more accurate color representation, which is critical for professional photo editing and graphic design. However, both the ASUS and Gigabyte Aero 16 may not be ideal for gaming or 3D use since a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, which these laptops lack, leading to a less optimal experience in action-packed games or 3D applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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