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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a dual-screen setup with OLED display and superior color accuracy, suitable for creative professionals needing true-to-life colors and a secondary display for multitasking. It's more expensive but also comes with more RAM for better multitasking performance. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X focuses on raw performance with a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. However, its screen refreshes at a higher rate but with less color accuracy than the ASUS. The Gigabyte is also slightly heavier and has an additional weight due to its power brick. Both have similar battery life and storage, but the ASUS is slightly more portable. The choice depends on whether you prioritize creative tasks with color accuracy or high-performance computing and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for its vibrant OLED screen with exceptional color accuracy, larger RAM, and a high-end CPU that supports a wide range of general use applications; however, it's heavier, implying reduced portability and a shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15X. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its top-tier CPU and powerful GPU, is also well-suited for general use and offers slightly better battery life but has a less remarkable screen and half the RAM of the ASUS, which may limit multitasking performance.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.5
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and OLED screen with a standard refresh rate make it suitable for gaming and 3D applications with vibrant display quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X's more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher refresh rate IPS screen provide smoother visuals for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering.
Content Creation
8.7
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both offer excellent visuals due to their high-resolution screens and pleasing panel types, providing clarity and vivid colors that enhance everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo stands out with superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut, ensuring that designers and engineers see true-to-life colors for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because of their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion compared to other laptops designed with high refresh displays for smoother gameplay and 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$1,600
$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 Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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 Aorus 15X is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 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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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 Duo 15
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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 Aorus 15X
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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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