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Updated January 10, 2024·
If superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming is important to you and you're okay with a heavier and less portable machine, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its advanced graphics and larger screen, is a better choice despite being more expensive. However, if portability, higher screen resolution, and OLED display technology matter more to you for general use and you're looking to save money, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is more suitable and offers good performance for less resource-intensive tasks. Keep in mind though, the ASUS has a shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- 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
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.1
3.9/10
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 14X 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
7.7
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a high-quality OLED screen and a moderate GPU suitable for design tasks, but its lower-performing CPU compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17 makes it less ideal for very demanding engineering applications. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 packs a more powerful CPU and a high-end GPU, essential for intensive engineering and 3D design tasks, but its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable than the Zenbook.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
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 14X 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, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X's higher resolution and brighter display provide clearer and more vibrant images. In engineering and design, the Zenbook's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation which is crucial for detail-oriented tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite its lower resolution and color gamut options, may offer a less satisfactory experience due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
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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
267.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is favored for general use due to its combination of robust processing power, ample RAM, and a high-quality OLED screen in a slim and light form factor, making it very portable and practical for everyday tasks with decent battery life. In contrast, although the Gigabyte Aorus 17 also boasts commanding processing power, expansive storage, and RAM, with a larger screen size suitable for entertainment and multitasking, it trades off some portability and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10" | |
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" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"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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