The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is often less expensive and offers an OLED display, making it superb for vivid colors and contrast which is great for media consumption and general use, plus a lightweight build for better portability. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is more costly yet provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, thanks to its high-end graphics card. Furthermore, its larger screen and higher refresh rate appeal to intensive gaming, but it is heavier, which impacts its portability. Choose the ASUS for portability and everyday tasks, or the Gigabyte for performance-intensive activities and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers an impressive OLED screen with a high pixel density providing vibrant colors and contrasts, suited for both gaming and 3D tasks, but has an integrated GPU that's less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen with a much higher refresh rate, delivering smoother visuals for fast-paced gaming, yet has a lower resolution and less color accuracy than the ASUS.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts superior color reproduction and contrast due to its OLED panel, benefiting users who prioritize visual fidelity and professionals in engineering and design who need true-to-life colors. However, its likely lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming or 3D applications where smoother on-screen motion is critical. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, while offering good performance across the board, may not reach the exceptional color coverage and contrast of the OLED, which slightly lessens its suitability for high-end design tasks but still provides an adequate display for both engineering and general purposes.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a balance of performance with its high-end CPU and ample RAM for smooth general use, combined with an OLED screen providing superior colors and contrast for a vibrant display experience, all in a slim and relatively light package that enhances its portability and adequate battery life; however, despite its good heat management and relatively quiet operation, it may not be as powerful for gaming or intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 with its robust CPU and dedicated graphics card is well-suited for more demanding applications and gaming, featuring a larger screen and superior heat management but is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and it also falls short in battery performance compared to the Vivobook.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-resolution OLED screen and a top-tier CPU, which is excellent for visual clarity and computational tasks in engineering and design, though its integrated GPU might limit performance for GPU-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a dedicated high-performance GPU suitable for demanding engineering applications and better portability due to its larger battery, despite having a lower resolution screen, which might be less optimal for design tasks that require sharp detail.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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