If your main concern is budget and everyday computing, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is an economical choice with a high-resolution OLED screen and a light, compact design, making it suitable for portability and general use. However, if your need leans towards high-performance tasks like intensive engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite its higher cost, offers a more powerful processor, advanced graphics card, and a larger screen that could significantly enhance your experience in those areas, but it's also bulkier and less portable with a weight almost double that of the Zenbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, offers greater portability and convenience for on-the-go use, while its OLED screen provides excellent color and contrast for media consumption. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a more powerful processor and better graphics capability, plus more RAM and storage, making it more suited for intensive tasks and multitasking, albeit with less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a screen refresh rate of 90Hz, which are less favorable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17, which comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 360Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, while the Zenbook has a higher resolution OLED screen, the Aorus 17's combination of a dedicated GPU and higher refresh rate IPS display provide a better experience for action-packed games and 3D-intensive tasks.
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key factors, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a superior visual experience due to its high-quality display that delivers sharp images and vibrant colors, which makes it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, while having a good screen, may not have the same level of brightness and resolution as the ASUS, but still provides an adequate display for typical daily activities. When considering engineering and design, both laptops have displays that represent colors accurately, essential for precision work; however, neither is well-suited for gaming or 3D tasks due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 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 17 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 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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