The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers better portability, longer battery life, and a touchscreen which may be useful for general use or creative tasks. Its performance is suitable for everyday tasks but may fall short for intensive 3D, machine learning, or engineering work. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, on the other hand, has a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it ideal for demanding engineering applications, 3D rendering, and gaming. It also has a higher resolution and faster screen refresh rate but it's heavier and comes with a higher price tag. Your choice should depend on whether portability and price or high performance and gaming capabilities are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has lower RAM and a less powerful processor compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which may limit performance in demanding tasks; however, the Zenbook offers greater portability with its lighter weight and a slightly better battery life. Meanwhile, the Aorus 15X provides a higher screen resolution and bigger screen size, better suited for detailed work and entertainment, but it is heavier and somewhat less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers robust gaming and 3D performance thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which outshine the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14's less capable Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. In addition, the Aorus 15X's superior CPU enhances overall performance, while its better screen quality provides a more immersive visual experience compared to the Zenbook Duo 14.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.6/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
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
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Zenbook Duo 14 offers adequate screen resolution and brightness, making it comfortable for daily tasks, while the Aorus 15X provides a more vibrant and sharper display experience, enhancing overall viewing pleasure. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have screens that cover a wide range of colors, but the Zenbook's additional screen can be particularly useful for multitasking workflows that are common in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, meaning that while they can handle the visuals, they won't be as smooth as gaming-focused laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
"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 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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