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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your choice between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16, if you prioritize higher screen resolution and a more powerful graphics card for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out. However, it's slightly heavier, which could be a drawback if portability is vital for you. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is lighter and still capable for general use and some engineering applications, and you may prefer its OLED screen for vibrant colors and deep blacks, albeit at a lower resolution than the Gigabyte. Ultimately, your decision should align with your specific needs in performance, display quality, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
- 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
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior graphics with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which outperforms the Asus Zenbook Pro 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, providing an edge in gaming and 3D tasks. Although both have the same screen refresh rate, the Aero 16's higher resolution display enhances the visual experience, which is especially noticeable in high-resolution gaming and detailed 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design due to its higher-resolution OLED screen and more powerful GPU, which are very important for tasks requiring detailed visuals and computational power, such as 3D rendering. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a more portable package with a slightly lower weight, which may appeal to those prioritizing mobility and still requiring good enough performance for less intensive engineering tasks, even though its screen and GPU are less advanced compared to Gigabyte's offering.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a vibrant and sharp display with comfortable brightness for everyday tasks, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 also delivers a similarly high-quality experience with crisp visuals and ample brightness, ensuring that both rank very good for productivity and media consumption. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Gigabyte Aero 16's color accuracy across wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it excel, giving an edge over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 which, while still very good, doesn't quite match the Aero's color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that demand fast refresh rates, neither laptop's screen is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, despite their sufficient resolution and panel types.
Battery
12.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers strong screen quality, good portability, and a longer battery life, making it a solid choice for general use. The Gigabyte Aero 16, though heavier and with shorter battery life, provides superior performance with a high-resolution screen and a more powerful CPU, well-suited for those who prioritize visual fidelity and computing power over portability and battery duration.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"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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