For a balance between cost and performance, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers a solid choice with a slightly lower price, moderate battery life, satisfactory general use and some dual display functionality, which may be useful for multitasking or creative activities. However, if you require a laptop with a stronger emphasis on content creation or more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 16 would be better due to its more powerful processor, superior graphics card, and higher quality OLED screen. It is also equipped with a larger storage capacity and more RAM. Keep in mind though, the Gigabyte is bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while light and sporting fair portability and battery life, falls short with its lower capacity for RAM, a less powerful CPU, and a standard IPS screen compared to the Gigabyte Aero 16 which offers a higher RAM, a more robust CPU, and a superior OLED display. These characteristics make the Gigabyte Aero 16 better suited for general use, despite being heavier and having a somewhat shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while versatile, has a GPU and screen refresh rate that are generally not as high-performing as those found in the Gigabyte Aero 16, making the latter a better choice for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Moreover, the Aero's superior screen quality, alongside a robust CPU, further enhances its suitability for these intensive applications, outweighing the Zenbook Duo's capabilities in these aspects.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design use with its more powerful CPU and GPU combination, which can handle intense workloads better, and it also offers a higher resolution screen and more memory, beneficial for complex tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has lower-end components, implying less performance capability for engineering software, but offering greater portability due to its lighter design and smaller form factor.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0/10
7.9/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior resolution and brightness, enhancing the visual experience during similar tasks. When considering engineering and design work, color accuracy is crucial and the Gigabyte Aero 16's wider color coverage with higher adherence to DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB standards makes it a superior choice for professionals needing precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that demand high-refresh-rate screens for smooth motion, both laptops may fall short due to their screens focusing more on color accuracy and resolution than on the high refresh rates favored by gamers and some 3D applications.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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