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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Gigabyte Aero 16 depends on your priorities. The ASUS provides slightly better screen quality, portability due to less weight, and longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets. It's a good fit if you prioritize mobility and battery longevity. The Gigabyte, on the other hand, comes with a more powerful graphics card, providing superior performance for graphics-intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, though this comes with a slight compromise on battery life. If you need top-notch graphics capabilities and can handle a slightly heavier laptop, the Gigabyte might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- The Gigabyte Aero 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a crisp display with high resolution and bright visuals, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while its color gamut coverage appeals to engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation. The Gigabyte Aero 16 steps up in engineering and design with its wider color range, providing more precise color accuracy for professionals. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both fall short as they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is ranked higher for general use thanks to its better screen quality, featuring higher brightness and contrast, along with a premium build and excellent heat management which ensure a smooth user experience. The Gigabyte Aero 16, while also good for general use, emphasizes more storage capacity and stronger graphics but falls slightly short on build quality and screen brightness, making it less preferable for those who prioritize display performance and build over storage space and GPU strength.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both suitable for engineering and design because they feature powerful Intel i7 processors, 16 GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPUs, which are essential for demanding tasks and software used in these fields. Furthermore, their 16-inch OLED screens with high resolution provide excellent screen quality, especially with near-complete coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, important for detailed and color-sensitive design work, although this makes them a bit less portable compared to lighter alternatives.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very 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
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,260
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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