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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is priced higher, with more RAM and a high screen resolution but has half the storage of the Gigabyte Aero 16. Its dual-screen is notable for multitasking, and it has a great build quality and performance for general use, 3D tasks, and engineering. However, it's heavier, reducing portability. The Gigabyte Aero 16, while cheaper and with more storage, has less RAM, which could affect multi-tasking and heavy workloads. Its screen is slightly larger and brighter than the ASUS, with a higher battery capacity, making it better for longer use away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and ample 32GB RAM, alongside its high-quality OLED touchscreen and better portability despite a slightly heavier build, balancing performance with mobility. The Gigabyte Aero 16, while offering a larger screen and equally impressive OLED quality, pairs a slightly less powerful i7 processor with 16GB RAM, which, coupled with its lighter weight, makes it a solid but less performant option than the Asus for demanding applications, although it provides more storage capacity and had a higher portability score.
Content Creation
8.7
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo's crisp resolution and bright display make visuals sharp and easily viewable, while the Gigabyte Aero 16's similar attributes offer an equally appealing visual experience. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aero 16 excels with its wide color gamuts, offering vibrant color accuracy that's crucial for these fields, whereas the ASUS still provides respectable color fidelity but isn't as exceptional. When it comes to gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Cost
$2,000
$1,260
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
9.0
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for engineering and design thanks to its powerful Intel i9 CPU and generous 32GB of RAM, coupled with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a vivid OLED screen, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and detailed visuals.
Software Development
8.3
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 Duo 15
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PCWorld
Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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