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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is more expensive but offers a high-resolution OLED screen suitable for color-sensitive work, better build quality, and a more portable design. Its battery life is slightly better for typical use. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, on the other hand, is less expensive, has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate which is good for gaming, and offers hardware ray tracing with a newer GPU, despite its lower resolution and lower color accuracy display. It slightly underperforms in battery life, portability, and general use due to its bulkier design and lower screen quality. The ASUS may be better for professionals needing a high-quality display and a more portable device, while the Gigabyte is more tuned for gaming with a preference for screen size and refresh rate over resolution and color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in general use primarily due to its higher-quality OLED screen, superior CPU, and longer battery life, enhancing overall user experience for tasks such as media consumption and productivity. However, despite its slightly lower portability score, the Zenbook Pro's build and speaker quality are also better, which adds to its appeal for users looking for a premium laptop experience, albeit at a potentially higher cost.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out for its OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for design work, while its RTX 3060 GPU and i7 processor handle engineering applications efficiently. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a larger screen and a more powerful RTX 4060 GPU, is also suitable for design and engineering but offers a lower resolution and less color accuracy, trading off some screen quality for superior gaming capabilities.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X likely offers superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut, which enhances the user experience for engineering and design tasks that rely on color precision, but its lower refresh rate could detract from an optimal gaming and 3D experience, which relies on smoother motion. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, while still providing strong performance in color representation, might fall slightly short for the critical eyes of designers and engineers but remains very capable for general usage where color fidelity is less pivotal. Both laptops’ deficiencies in refresh rate mean that neither is the best choice for gaming and 3D tasks where fluid visuals are crucial.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,190
$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 Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is fitted with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 60Hz OLED screen, making it suitable for gaming and 3D work with a focus on vibrant colors and clear images, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a higher-refresh-rate 360Hz IPS screen and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, is designed for smoother and more responsive gaming experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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