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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is typically less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and offers a good balance for general use and light gaming, with its OLED screen delivering vivid colors and contrast. It has a lower weight, making it more portable, and a longer battery life for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Aorus 17G, despite being heavier and more costly, provides stronger performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, thanks to its more powerful graphics card. The Aorus 17G also has a higher refresh rate display, which is advantageous for fast-paced gaming. If vibrant screen colors are a priority for general usage or content consumption, the Zenbook could be appealing, whereas the Aorus 17G suits those who need a laptop for more intensive tasks and gaming despite its portability tradeoff. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.5
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color reproduction, making it suitable for detailed engineering work and enjoyable for everyday tasks. However, its lower refresh rate hinders the smooth visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while still providing suitable resolution and color for general use and professional design, does not excel at high refresh rates needed for optimal gaming experiences.
Battery
12.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is suitable for general use as it offers a balance of good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a high-quality OLED touchscreen for clear visuals, excellent heat management, and a long battery life, all in a lightweight and portable form.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its AMD Ryzen CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, OLED screen, and lightweight design, is well-suited for design due to high color accuracy and portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a powerful Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3070, larger IPS display, and superior keyboard, making it ideal for engineering tasks that require extensive typing and more intense processing power. Both laptops have equivalent RAM and similar screen resolutions, but the Zenbook Pro 15 offers better battery life for on-the-go use, and the Aorus 17G provides a higher refresh rate and more robust GPU for demanding software.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
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 | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"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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