If you prioritize a unique dual-screen setup and portability, the ASUS Zenbook Duo may suit you; it's lighter and more compact, with a longer battery life, but might fall behind in graphically intensive tasks like gaming or 3D rendering. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G caters to demanding gaming and engineering applications with its more powerful graphics card and higher refresh rate screen, providing smoother visuals and better performance in heavy-duty tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, reducing its portability. Both come with midrange to premium prices, so consider how the balance between performance needs and mobility fits your budget and usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.8/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 Duo (2024) and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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."
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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