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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, being significantly less expensive than the Gigabyte Aero 17, offers great value if you're looking for solid performance at a midrange price. You get a high-quality OLED screen, good battery life, a highly portable design with its lighter weight, and it's well-suited for general use or creative tasks. However, if you require top-notch performance for 3D, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 17, despite its higher cost, provides superior graphics with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a larger and faster Mini LED screen with higher refresh rates, and an expanded port selection for greater connectivity, which might justify the investment for professionals and enthusiasts in those fields. Keep in mind though, the Aero is heavier, so it's less convenient to carry around, and comes with Windows 11 Pro as opposed to the Home edition on the Zenbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a sharp, bright display with true-to-life colors, making everyday tasks and media consumption a visual delight. The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its superior range in color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, provides professionals in engineering and design with exceptionally accurate color representation crucial for their work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D graphics work due to lower refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in demanding applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a higher quality display and better portability compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which benefits from greater storage capacity and enhanced screen size for immersive experiences, yet falls short in terms of battery life and portability. While both laptops have a solid CPU and RAM for smooth general use, the Zenbook's OLED screen and compact design may appeal to users prioritizing display quality and ease of carrying, and the Aero's larger storage and Mini LED screen cater to those who favor expansive storage and larger visual workspace despite the trade-off in portability and battery duration.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, is suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but the Gigabyte Aero 17 pulls ahead with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a faster 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and potentially better performance in demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.8
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 Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in engineering and design due to its OLED screen with high color accuracy, which is essential for visual work, and a high-quality build that includes a good keyboard, but it has less portability and screen size compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17. Comparable in CPU and RAM, the Aero 17 offers a larger Mini LED display, which is also highly color-accurate and has a more powerful GPU that may benefit more intensive tasks, though it compromises on portability due to its larger size and is somewhat noisier under load.
Content Creation
8.5
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
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 17 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.
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 16X 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 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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