The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more portable, has an OLED screen with higher resolution and brightness, and is better for general use with its top-tier main processor. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its NVIDIA graphics card and higher refresh rate display, offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and is particularly suited for intensive gaming. The Aorus 7 also has a larger screen but is heavier, which might affect its portability. Both laptops have the same amount of RAM and are similarly priced, but the ASUS provides double the storage capacity compared to the Gigabyte model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
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
8.1/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers a solid gaming and 3D performance appropriate for its class, complemented by a high-quality OLED screen at a competitive refresh rate, creating an immersive visual experience.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel which provides vibrant colors and high contrast, ideal for engineering and design work that relies on accurate color representation, but since OLED screens typically have lower refresh rates, they're not optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is key. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, while offering good brightness and resolution for day-to-day tasks and adequate color spaces for most design needs, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its likely standard refresh rate. Both laptops bring strengths to general and professional use, but neither is tailored for the high-refresh demands of immersive gaming experiences.
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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with a high-end CPU, integrated GPU, and impressive OLED screen, is a solid choice for design tasks due to its color accuracy and contrast; however, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's dedicated NVIDIA GPU and more robust cooling system make it particularly suited for engineering applications that require graphics processing, despite its slightly lower screen color coverage and IPS panel.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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