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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is generally less expensive and offers good performance for general tasks with decent battery life, making it suitable for everyday use and portability. However, it has a lower grade GPU compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which might not be as good for intensive engineering work or high-end gaming. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a more powerful GPU and a higher resolution display, which is better for tasks that demand greater graphics performance such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Note, it is larger, heavier, and has significantly shorter battery life, making it less portable. Both have similar RAM and processors, but the Aero 17's storage capacity is much larger. If portability and price are your main concerns, the ASUS is a solid choice, but if you need higher graphics performance and a larger, more color-accurate display for specialized tasks, consider investing in the Gigabyte Aero 17 despite its higher price and lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 comes with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a 60Hz OLED screen, making it adequate for gaming and 3D applications but can't render as many frames as higher refresh rate displays. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a 120Hz Mini LED screen, offering smoother visuals and better performance for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.8
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a more powerful CPU and graphics card, a larger and higher-resolution screen suited for detailed engineering and design work compared to the Asus Zenbook Pro 15, which has a lesser GPU and a smaller, lower resolution screen. However, the Asus offers better portability and is lighter with a slightly better battery life, making it easier to carry around, but sacrifices some performance and screen real estate that the Gigabyte offers.
Content Creation
7.7
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a screen that is well-suited for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its resolution and ability to display a wide range of colors accurately, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The Gigabyte Aero 17, on the other hand, offers exceptional color quality and higher brightness, which enhances both everyday and specialized engineering and design tasks, but similar to the Zenbook, it falls short in gaming because of a refresh rate that isn't optimized for the fast-paced visuals required by many games. Both laptops demonstrate that prioritizing color accuracy and resolution benefits typical and professional creative work, whereas the tradeoff is a less than optimal experience in gaming where the display's refresh speed is a key factor.
Battery
12.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a higher battery life and lighter weight, is good for general use because it offers strong performance and portability for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 also has a high-performing CPU and ample RAM, but stands out with better screen quality for graphics work, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
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 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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