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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant display and is more portable due to its lighter weight, making it a good choice for on-the-go users who prioritize screen quality and portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a more powerful processor and graphics card making it well-suited for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Additionally, the Aorus 15X has a higher refresh rate screen which is great for fast-paced games but it is heavier, which can be a detriment for portability. The Zenbook tends to be less expensive, so if budget is a concern and your tasks are less intensive, it may be the preferred option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful dedicated Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which results in smoother visuals, compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate which may not handle graphics-intensive tasks as well. While the ASUS model has a high-quality OLED screen, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X make it the preferred choice for these specific uses.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, alongside double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which, while featuring an OELD screen with excellent color accuracy, is less suited for the most demanding tasks given its i5 processor and integrated graphics. The Aorus 15X’s advantages in performance are balanced by its heavier weight and lower portability compared to the sleeker and lighter Zenbook, which might be more appealing for users who prioritize mobility and screen quality.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display which offers vivid colors, deep blacks, and wide viewing angles ideal for general use and color-critical engineering tasks due to its excellent color gamut coverage. However, its refresh rate is likely lower, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from faster screen updates. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while still providing a quality display for general and engineering needs, may fall short of the Zenbook's color accuracy and depth, and also lacks in gaming performance due to a relatively modest refresh rate.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers an OLED display with high brightness, color accuracy, and portability given its smaller screen and lighter weight, but it has lower RAM and a less powerful CPU compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which makes the Aorus better for heavy multitasking and more intensive tasks. However, the Aorus 15X, with its high-end CPU and larger RAM, excels in performance and has a longer battery life but is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 OLED and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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