The ASUS Zenbook 14X is less expensive and offers a lighter, more portable design with a higher resolution OLED screen, which is excellent for general use and has good color accuracy. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while more expensive and heavier, provides significantly more powerful performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, along with better battery capacity and a higher refresh rate screen, though with lower resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
6.5/10
8.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate that will handle games and 3D applications, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences. While both laptops have quality screens and processors, the Aorus 17H takes the lead for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior graphics performance and screen refresh capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, higher-end Nvidia GPU, and larger screen size, which are ideal for complex computations and detailed graphics work; however, it is less portable and heavier than the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which has a less powerful GPU and CPU but excels in portability with its smaller OLED screen, making it also suitable for design work with high color accuracy and contrast.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, consider that the Zenbook may have a higher resolution and brighter display which enhances the experience for general use and detailed engineering work, coupled with a broad color gamut for accurate design tasks. However, both laptops aren't well-suited for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates that facilitate smooth motion and provide a competitive edge. The Aorus 17H, though offering a good display for varied tasks, might slightly underperform in color-sensitive work compared to the Zenbook, but could excel in multitasking with its larger screen.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$2,000
$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 17H costs $2,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 17H 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 17H 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 17H 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
"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."
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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