The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is less expensive and more portable with a high-refresh-rate OLED screen which results in vivid colors. It's suitable for general use and on-the-go tasks but less ideal for demanding 3D tasks or gaming due to its integrated graphics. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, on the other hand, is heavier and pricier but offers better performance for engineering, 3D work, and gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card. If you require performance for intensive tasks and don't mind the extra weight and cost, the Aorus 17G stands out, while the ASUS Zenbook prioritizes portability and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 OLED is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers superior gaming and 3D experiences mainly due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics processing unit and a screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED which is equipped with an Intel i5-13500H Iris Xe GPU and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Additionally, the improved GPU on the Aorus 17G greatly contributes to rendering graphics-intensive tasks more efficiently than the onboard graphics of the Zenbook, while its higher refresh rate makes visuals smoother, which is particularly beneficial for gaming.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook's OLED panel delivers crisp visuals, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, with its high resolution translating into clearer text and images, making every task from browsing to video consumption a pleasing experience. The Zenbook is also favorable for engineering and design due to its wide color gamut, which ensures the colors in projects appear accurate and lifelike, essential for precision work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as their screen refresh rates are not as high as dedicated gaming laptops, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is lightweight and has a high-quality OLED touchscreen with stunning color accuracy, making it excellent for portable general use with a visually rich experience. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its larger screen and a more powerful CPU and GPU, caters to users needing extra performance for demanding applications, though it sacrifices portability and has a standard refresh rate IPS screen.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 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 OLED 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
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 OLED and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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