If you prize excellent color reproduction and a high-contrast display for media consumption or creative work, consider the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its OLED screen. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G leans more towards gamers or those needing high-performance graphics with its dedicated RTX graphics card, but it is heavier and less portable. The ASUS is generally less expensive, has longer battery life, and is lighter, making it a better fit for productivity and travel. Conversely, the Gigabyte's heft and higher cost come with superior gaming capabilities, so if gaming or 3D work is a priority and portability is less of a concern, it may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is suitable for gaming and 3D due to its high refresh rate screen and capable Central Processing Unit, although its integrated graphics may not handle intense gaming as well as dedicated options. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels with a significantly higher refresh rate and a robust dedicated graphics card, making it a powerhouse for gaming and 3D applications despite potentially lower screen resolution and Central Processing Unit performance compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.9/10
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook's OLED panel provides vibrant colors and deep blacks at a high resolution, resulting in a crisp and bright display that enhances readability and media consumption. In engineering and design, this laptop's wide color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, gamers and 3D artists would find the ASUS's refresh rate less favorable, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus, while offering solid performance for general tasks and engineering work with its good color accuracy and resolution, would also fall short for gaming and 3D due to its less ideal refresh rate.
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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-quality screen, light weight, and solid battery life, makes for an excellent general-use laptop, especially when you add in the powerful CPU which ensures a smooth experience. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, despite being less portable due to its weight and size, offers a high-performance CPU, abundant storage, and gaming-grade GPU, making it suitable for resource-intensive tasks as well as general use.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen which offers excellent color accuracy and contrast, paired with a powerful Intel CPU and integrated graphics, making it highly efficient for tasks that require great visual fidelity and computing performance. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G combines a strong Intel CPU with a dedicated Nvidia GPU, favoring graphics-intensive workloads, and it presents a trade-off between its larger, high-refresh-rate screen and reduced portability due to its greater weight and size.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 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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