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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers more RAM and a larger screen which is better for multitasking and tasks like video editing, but with a lesser graphics card compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15. The Aorus 15, meanwhile, has a more powerful graphics card and a higher resolution, faster refresh rate display, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications. Battery life is better on the ASUS, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, but the Aorus 15, while having a shorter battery life, offers advanced features like Ethernet and a higher portability score. Both are similarly priced and cater to different needs, so choose based on whether you prioritize creative work or gaming, and consider how important portability and battery life are for your use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.0
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, which makes it better suited for fluid gaming experiences and handling fast-paced 3D applications. While both have quality screens, the superior graphics capabilities of the Aorus 15 provide a noticeable advantage for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and professional design work, yet its refresh rate limits its performance for 3D applications and gaming. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides a display that excels in resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, catering well to engineers and creators, but like the Zenbook, its lower refresh rate is not ideal for gaming. For general use and detailed design tasks, both laptops' screens are commendable, but dedicated gamers might find the visuals less responsive due to the display's refresh capabilities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a more powerful graphics card and a higher resolution screen, making it very good for engineering and design tasks that benefit from detailed visuals and graphical computation. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with ample RAM and a capable CPU, is still good for such tasks but its lower-performance GPU and screen quality mean it may not handle the most graphically intensive work as smoothly.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.9
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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