If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H with its more powerful processor and high-end graphics card would be a better choice, although it is larger, heavier, and more expensive. On the other hand, if you prefer something more portable and affordable for general use, with a higher resolution and OLED display for vibrant colors, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED would be suitable. However, its performance in intensive tasks won't match the Gigabyte's, given its less powerful integrated graphics. Both have similar battery life, but the ASUS shines in portability given its lighter weight and smaller size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 OLED is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED due to the Aorus 17H's superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz. These aspects significantly enhance gaming performance and visual fluidity, which are crucial for a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design due to its high-quality OLED screen and capable Intel i5 CPU with integrated graphics, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is considered very good for similar tasks because it has a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, twice as much RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, providing stronger performance for resource-intensive applications, despite its less portable design and lower screen resolution.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display that delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks that benefit from a broad color spectrum and visual precision. However, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is key. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while offering solid resolution and brightness for general tasks, has good color reproduction for engineering but falls short for gaming due to its modest refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is suitable for general use thanks to its portable and lightweight design with a high-quality OLED touchscreen display providing vivid colors and high contrast, complemented by a well-regarded keyboard and moderate battery life. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H also caters to general use with a more powerful CPU and additional RAM that supports heavier tasks, a larger screen size albeit with lower pixel density, and effective heat management and speaker quality, but it is less portable due to its increased size and weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 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 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 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 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
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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 OLED 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 OLED and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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."
"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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