The ASUS Zenbook 13 is more portable and lightweight, ideal for carrying around, and comes at a somewhat lower price. It has an OLED screen with excellent colors and high color accuracy, making it good for general use and media consumption. However, it has less power for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while heavier and less portable, features a high-performance processor and graphics card, suitable for intensive gaming, engineering applications, and 3D/machine learning tasks. It has a larger screen with a higher resolution, which can be beneficial for detailed work but may result in shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook 13. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13's Vega 8 GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate make it capable for occasional gaming and 3D applications, but it falls behind the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which boasts a substantially more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, critical for smoother gameplay and intense graphics work. Additionally, the Aorus 15X features a more advanced CPU and higher screen quality, enhancing its suitability for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has adequate specs for engineering tasks with a decent CPU and integrated GPU, along with ample screen quality for design work, making it fair for such use; it's lighter and offers longer battery life, suiting those who prioritize portability.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers high resolution and brightness alongside a panel type that renders crisp, clear visuals, making it excellent for general use; for engineering and design, its ability to display a wide range of colors precisely secures its very good standing. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while still presenting a bright and high-resolution screen for general activities, falls slightly behind in color representation for engineering and design tasks. Both lack the high refresh rate crucial for smooth visuals in 3D applications and gaming, which significantly impacts their suitability for those areas despite their decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers solid general use capabilities with its combination of an OLED screen, moderate processing power from an AMD Ryzen CPU, and 8GB of RAM, making it a smart choice for those prioritizing portability and battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X steps up in performance with a more advanced Intel i9 CPU and 16GB of RAM, alongside a high-quality IPS display, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, catering to users who need more power for demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Zenbook 13 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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