The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's lighter weight and longer battery life make it more portable than the Gigabyte Aorus 15, but the Aorus 15 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM and storage, and a higher quality screen for more intensive tasks, albeit with a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is equipped with a mid-range processor and integrated graphics, making it a good fit for engineering and design, but not as powerful as the Gigabyte Aorus 15, which boasts a high-end processor and a top-tier dedicated graphics card, offering very good performance for more demanding tasks. Additionally, the Zenbook's OLED screen provides excellent color accuracy and its lighter build enhances portability, whereas the Aorus 15’s IPS display and greater weight make it less portable but potentially better for extended work sessions where screen size and refresh rates are beneficial.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer crisp images and comfortable brightness due to their high-resolution panels, but gamers may find the screens less satisfying because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth gameplay. Users interested in engineering and design will appreciate the color accuracy and range offered by both laptops, as vibrant and precise colors are essential for such professional tasks. However, despite their strengths in color reproduction and resolution, the lower refresh rates of these laptops make them less ideal for 3D gaming, where fluid motion is a priority.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 14 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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