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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its more powerful GPU and higher resolution display, is a better option. However, it's heavier, which may be a concern if portability is crucial for you. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a larger screen and is slightly lighter, making it more suitable for general use and some engineering tasks, with a longer battery life to boot. Both laptops are similarly priced and have ample storage, but the ASUS has more RAM, which could improve multitasking and engineering software performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.5
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
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 17 is only fair.
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
8.1
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 3050 GPU, offers substantial power and a large display for engineering and design tasks, along with ample memory for multitasking, while maintaining good portability and screen quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X harnesses a more robust Intel i9 CPU and a higher-end RTX 4070 GPU, better suited for the most demanding engineering applications, but trades off slightly in screen size and has less memory, potentially limiting multitasking compared to the ASUS.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vivid display and crisp image quality for everyday tasks like web browsing or document editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its high resolution and brightness, will serve you well. For engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation, both laptops offer quality screens, but the Asus ZenBook Pro 17 may fall slightly short in displaying the full range of colors in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums compared to the Gigabyte. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or work with 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, the lower refresh rate on both laptops could be a drawback as they may not provide as fluid an experience as models specifically tailored for gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and plenty of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and good general use performance, while its large, bright IPS screen offers high-quality visuals but the laptop is less portable due to its size.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
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 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 9 Hours | 5.5 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
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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