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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a balance between price and performance, especially if you’re looking for something more affordable yet competent for general use. It’s lighter and has a higher portability score, making it favorable if you travel often or prefer a lightweight laptop. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 delivers much stronger performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its superior graphics card. This makes it a better fit for engineering tasks and intensive gaming, despite being more expensive and less portable due to its greater weight. Both have the same amount of RAM and storage, but the Aorus 15 has a larger screen and battery capacity, contributing to its heavier build but also longer battery life for typical usage. The choice between these two will depend heavily on whether you prioritize portability and cost savings, or performance for demanding applications and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.0
3.9/10
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 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its Nvidia MX550 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 90 Hz, provides a fair gaming and 3D experience that suits casual gaming needs. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it ideal for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
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 14X 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 14X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 boast high-resolution displays with ample brightness and quality panel types, ensuring crisp, clear images and comfortable viewing. In engineering and design, these laptops excel due to their wide color gamuts, offering accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not provide the smooth visual experience preferred by enthusiasts in these areas.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X's OLED display, light weight, and smaller size make it excellent for general use with good portability, though it has less battery life and storage than the Gigabyte Aorus 15, which provides a more powerful CPU and superior graphics card alongside better heat management and speaker quality, making it slightly less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight but more capable for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"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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