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Zenbook Duo (2024)
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Updated April 10, 2024·

If portability and touch screen functionality are priorities, the ASUS Zenbook Duo is a better option as it is lighter and has a touchscreen with a unique dual-screen design. Although it is slightly more expensive, it offers higher portability and inventive features for multitasking. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which is often less expensive, is a superior choice for heavy-duty tasks like gaming or engineering software, thanks to its more powerful processor and advanced GPU. The Aorus also provides a higher refresh rate display which is great for fast-paced gaming, but it comes at the cost of being heavier, which may impact its portability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
  • 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

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Gaming and AI

6.3
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
8.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 (2024) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.1
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
8.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is good.

Content Creation

7.5
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is good.

Screen Quality

7.9
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.

Battery

8.5 Hours
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
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.

Portability

Very Good
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.4
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) are both good for general use.

Software Development

7.4
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.8
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,500
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Aorus 15X
$1,600
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.

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How the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)Gigabyte Aorus 15X
ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)Gigabyte Aorus 15X

GENERAL

Price
$1,500
$1,600
Release Date
January 30, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.78''14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.64 lbs5.73 lbs
Width
12.34"14.1"
Depth
8.58"10.8"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1195G7Intel i9-13900HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
70 Wh99 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18002560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits301 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107.4/10
Portability Score
8/107/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)

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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"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."

Gigabyte Aorus 15X

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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"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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