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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a balance of cost and capability, with its lighter weight and compact size making it ideal for portability. It has a high-quality OLED screen but less powerful graphics compared to its counterpart. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G focuses on higher-end performance, particularly for gaming or intensive tasks, with a dedicated gaming graphics card and larger display. This model, however, is significantly heavier and less portable. Consider the Aorus 17G if performance is a priority and you're less concerned about carrying the laptop around, otherwise, the Zenbook 14X might be a better fit for everyday use with the advantage of being easier to transport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.5
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is 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.
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
300Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X boasts a high-resolution display that, combined with its brightness and panel type, provides sharp and vivid images for everyday tasks and professional design work, where accurate color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion, which might detract from fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while offering suitable color accuracy and good resolution for general use and engineering, also falls short for gaming due to its insufficient refresh rate for the smoothest gameplay experience.
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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is a strong choice for general use with its OLED screen offering vivid colors and sharp resolution for a top-tier visual experience, combined with solid CPU performance and a lightweight design for better portability, but it has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while less portable due to its larger size and weight, provides robust CPU and graphics performance, a higher-capacity battery for longer use, and an exceptionally good keyboard which may appeal to users who prioritize typing experience and prolonged unplugged usage.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen which is excellent for color accuracy, alongside a capable Intel i7 processor, a decent amount of RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU, though it's less powerful compared to gaming-intensive counterparts. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is also tailored for such tasks, boasting a stronger Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and a larger screen, which is beneficial for detailed work, but it trades off portability due to its heavier weight and larger size.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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