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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is less expensive, lighter, and more portable with a higher portability score, making it good for general use and frequent travel. It offers an OLED touch screen with a higher resolution and vibrant colors, suitable for design and entertainment. However, if you need top performance for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while more costly and heavier, has a more powerful processor, higher-end graphics card, more RAM and storage, better suited for demanding tasks but sacrificing some portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, which is significantly more powerful than the Nvidia MX550 GPU in the ASUS Zenbook 14X, and its screen has a higher refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth gameplay. While the Zenbook 14X's OLED screen provides excellent quality and color accuracy, its lower-tier GPU and refresh rate make it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Aorus 15P.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly stronger GPU compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which although decent for lighter tasks, is outperformed in the essential areas of CPU, RAM, and GPU strength for engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color reproduction, making texts sharp and colors vivid for general use and detailed work in engineering and design. However, its screen lacks the high refresh rate required for smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming and 3D tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while offering good overall screen quality, doesn't provide the same level of color accuracy for professional design tasks, nor does it meet the high refresh rate needs for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a balance of performance for general use with its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and high-quality OLED screen that is both portable and has a reasonable battery life, making it suitable for users who value a sharp display and mobility. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and robust GPU is tailored for those who need top-tier performance and larger storage at the expense of a less portable design and average battery life, although it has a lower resolution screen.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 14X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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