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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and a vibrant display for tasks like photo editing, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its OLED screen and lower price, may be preferable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, despite being more costly, offers more storage, a faster refresh rate ideal for gaming, and a superior graphics card suitable for 3D rendering and intensive engineering applications. The ASUS is lighter and more portable but has a smaller screen, while the Gigabyte's larger size and higher performance may reduce its battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H outperforms the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 in gaming and 3D tasks largely because it has a significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, compared to the Zenbook's RTX 3050 Ti, and it also boasts a much higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz compared to the Zenbook's 60 Hz, providing smoother visuals important for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its OLED screen, provides vibrant colors and is lighter for better portability, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, better speaker quality, and a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. However, the Aorus 17H is heavier and less portable, which might be a drawback for users who need to move around frequently.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
When selecting a laptop, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's screen stands out for general use due to its high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and vivid visuals. For engineering and design, the same screen displays a wider range of colors, which is essential for professionals who need accuracy in their work. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is a priority, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H might disappoint due to a lower refresh rate even though its resolution and panel type are up to standard; this affects the smoothness of moving images, which is crucial for dynamic visuals in gaming and 3D scenarios.
Battery
12.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$2,200
$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 17H costs $2,200.
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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
351.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for general use with its vibrant OLED screen, lightweight design for better portability, and ample battery life for long usage times, but it has slightly less power than gaming-oriented laptops. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is also suited for general use due to its higher performance CPU and GPU, larger screen, and good keyboard, though it is bulkier and has reduced battery life which affects portability.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
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 Aorus 17H
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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