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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and portable device with an OLED screen for vibrant colors and prefer spending less, the ASUS Zenbook 14X should suit you well. However, for higher gaming or engineering needs with better graphics due to a more powerful GPU, and a longer battery life, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is the better option, albeit at a higher cost and with reduced portability due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with an Nvidia MX550 GPU and a respectable 90Hz screen refresh rate, delivers fair gaming and 3D performance, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 7, equipped with the higher-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and an exceptional 360Hz refresh rate, offers a superior gaming experience, especially for fast-paced games that require quick screen updates. While both laptops have solid CPUs and good screen quality, the significant difference in GPU power and refresh rates between the Zenbook and the Aorus 7 is what sets the Aorus 7 apart as better suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.3
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 7 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers superior display resolution and brightness, enhancing the visual experience for general use and for detailed work in engineering and design, where its wide color gamut accurately represents colors. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness of fast-paced 3D content, making it less ideal for gaming. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, while providing good resolution and acceptable color representation for engineering tasks, falls short with its modest brightness for general use and lacks the high refresh rate needed for optimum 3D gaming experiences.
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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 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 7 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is ideal for general use with its lightweight design, OLED screen with high color accuracy, and moderate battery life, making it easy to carry and comfortable for viewing, but its less powerful graphics and limited battery life compared to some alternatives may not suit the most demanding tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, while less portable due to its larger size and weight, provides superior gaming capabilities with its high-performance graphics card and advanced heat management, alongside a larger screen and longer battery life, which is perfect for intensive applications and multitasking but might be less convenient for on-the-go use.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers solid CPU, sufficient RAM, and an average GPU suited for design tasks alongside an excellent OLED screen with high color accuracy, making it a viable option for engineering and design work that's also highly portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a stronger CPU and a significantly more powerful GPU, pairing with a large screen that, while less color-accurate than the Zenbook's, provides a smoother experience with higher refresh rates for intensive engineering applications, at the expense of greater weight and bulk, reducing portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
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 i5-12500H | |
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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 351 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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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