The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is less expensive, lighter, and offers better portability than the Gigabyte Aero 16. The Vivobook has a higher refresh rate screen ideal for fast-paced tasks but a lower resolution compared to the Aero 16’s high-resolution display, which is better for creative work. The Vivobook has a less powerful integrated GPU, while the Aero 16, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks. If battery life is crucial, the Aero 16 has a larger capacity. Choose the Vivobook for general use and cost-effectiveness, or the Aero 16 for intensive tasks and better visual detail. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED comes with an integrated GPU, suitable for light gaming and 3D tasks, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia GPU, making it better for demanding gaming and 3D applications. Although both laptops feature OLED screens, the higher GPU power in the Gigabyte Aero 16 provides an edge in performance-intensive activities, but this also makes it heavier and possibly less portable than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides deep blacks and vibrant colors due to its OLED panel and high resolution, which also makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require accurate color representation like Adobe RGB and DCI-P3. The Gigabyte Aero 16, while having slightly lower brightness and resolution, still offers a high-quality display that meets the demands of engineering and design professionals needing precise colors. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which are less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals that come with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with a capable CPU and ample RAM, offers good performance for everyday tasks, and its high-quality OLED screen enhances the visual experience, making it suitable for general use despite its average portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-performance CPU and integrated graphics, is suitable for engineering and design, offering a balance of speed and on-the-go convenience due to its lighter weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 packs a more powerful dedicated GPU and a larger, higher-resolution screen, making it more adept at handling demanding graphical tasks for engineering and design, at the expense of added weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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