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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P depends on your priorities. The Zenbook is generally less expensive and offers better portability, battery life, and an OLED screen which is great for general use scenarios, with a good performance for daily tasks and moderate creative work; it's also quieter. However, if you need higher performance for 3D rendering, engineering software, or gaming, the Aorus 15P, while costing more, comes with a much more powerful processor and graphics card, more storage and RAM, and a higher refresh rate display which is better for fast motion, although it has a significantly shorter battery life and is less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of up to 300Hz, compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, which comes with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. While both have quality screens, the Gigabyte's superior graphics processing unit and screen refresh capabilities provide smoother visuals and better performance in gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design because it has a more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU compared to ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, half the RAM, and a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU; however, the Zenbook has a higher quality OLED screen, potentially giving it an edge in visual tasks despite its slightly lower overall performance for engineering applications.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Zenbook Pro 15’s superior resolution, panel type, and brightness make its display clear and vibrant, greatly enhancing the viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate its wide color gamuts, which ensure accurate color representation critical for design precision. However, since gaming and 3D applications benefit most from high refresh rates for smooth motion, both the Zenbook Pro 15 and Aorus 15P fall short in this aspect, as their screens aren’t optimized for such fast-paced content, which could be a drawback for gamers and 3D designers.
Battery
12.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.7
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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 Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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