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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, consider that the ASUS offers an OLED screen with higher resolution and better color coverage which is excellent for creative professionals, but it's more expensive and has a lower refresh rate. In contrast, the Gigabyte has a faster processor, better graphics card, and higher refresh rate display, making it better suited for gaming and demanding engineering tasks, yet it's less costly and provides slightly longer battery life. The ASUS is slightly lighter and more compact, offering more portability, while the Gigabyte includes a more robust cooling system, which is crucial for intensive tasks. Both laptops have similar RAM and storage capacities. The ASUS provides touchscreen functionality, which the Gigabyte lacks, adding to the ASUS's convenience for certain users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.5
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is rated higher for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate that is significantly higher, allowing for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, while still good for these tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offers a lower screen refresh rate, which may not be as optimal for high-speed gaming despite its high-quality OLED display.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior screen resolution, panel type, and brightness which provide crisp and vivid visuals for everyday tasks and professional engineering work, and its high color accuracy covers a broad spectrum making it suitable for color-sensitive engineering and design tasks. However, it lacks a high refresh rate that's crucial for a smooth gaming and 3D modeling experience. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while still offering a good resolution and panel quality for daily and professional use, doesn't quite match the Zenbook's color range for design work, and also falls short on refresh rate for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-resolution OLED screen with better colors and contrast, contributing to a premium general-use experience, and its lightweight design and above-average battery life make it portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while slightly less portable due to its weight, compensates with a more powerful CPU and GPU, which may improve multitasking and performance in demanding applications, and it also has a higher battery capacity that supports extended use. Both laptops have ample storage and RAM, ensuring smooth operation for a variety of tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 high-quality OLED screen, strong CPU and GPU combo, and substantial RAM, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X shines with an even more powerful CPU, superior GPU, and equally ample RAM suitable for demanding engineering software. However, the Zenbook's OLED screen provides better color accuracy and contrast for design work, whereas the Aorus 15X, with its higher screen refresh rate, may be preferred for engineering tasks that benefit from smoother visual transitions.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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