If you prioritize battery life and portability, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is lighter with a slightly higher battery life, which makes it better suited for use on the go. However, for performance-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering simulations, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its more powerful graphics card and processor, as well as additional RAM, will perform significantly better. The Aorus is also more suited for intensive gaming. The tradeoff for this performance is a heftier build that's less portable and a higher price. The Zenbook Duo's dual-screen feature could be a boon for multitasking during general use, though. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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 overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its lighter weight and smaller screen, offers better portability and longer battery life, making it convenient for on-the-go use despite having less RAM and a less powerful CPU compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its larger screen, more RAM, and a superior CPU, provides stronger performance for multitasking and demanding applications at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life, suitable for stationary use where power and screen size are prioritized.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU with a high screen refresh rate, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate, delivers fair performance for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks. The Aorus 17H is better suited for intensive gaming due to its superior graphics capability and faster screen, but the Zenbook Duo 14 balances moderate gaming with general use and portability.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.6/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H stands out for engineering and design due to its superior main processor and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which directly impacts performance in resource-intensive tasks, alongside a high-end GPU that's essential for rendering and CAD work. Additionally, the Aorus 17H offers a larger and higher quality display for detailed work, although its bigger size and weight reduce its portability compared to the lighter and more compact Zenbook Duo 14.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, its high-resolution display and brightness make for a clear and vivid viewing experience, but for engineering and design, while it offers good color coverage, it may not fully meet the color precision needs of professionals. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its larger and brighter screen, offers an enhanced experience for general use and satisfactory color accuracy for designers and engineers, though its screen might not be as color-accurate as specialized monitors for these fields. Meanwhile, both laptops may not be ideal for 3D work or gaming, due to lower refresh rates that can limit the smoothness of fast-moving visuals, even if they have sufficient resolution and panel quality for other purposes.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
"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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 or the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
98,295
Recommendations made
21,298
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.