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Updated January 10, 2024·
As you mentioned that the Gigabyte Aero 16 is often somewhat less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 15, you'll want to consider how their features compare to figure out which laptop better suits your needs. The Aero series typically focuses on a balance between performance and portability with a sleek design, making it suitable for professionals who might need to use graphics-intensive applications but also value a lightweight and stylish machine. Conversely, the Aorus series is aimed more at gamers and users looking for higher performance, often with a heavier and bulkier design but with better cooling systems and faster displays. If cost is a significant factor and you prefer a more portable laptop, the Aero might be the better option. However, if you need top-tier performance for gaming or resource-heavy tasks and don't mind a heavier laptop, you might find the Aorus worth the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 excels in general use and engineering with its high resolution and panel that offers rich color reproduction, which is essential for precise design work. Despite its excellent color range, it's less suitable for gaming and 3D because it prioritizes resolution and color precision over a fast refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Aorus 15 provides a balanced experience for general use and engineering due to its very good display quality and color accuracy but falls short for gaming and 3D, again due to a lower refresh rate that can't match the smoother visuals required by these applications.
Cost
$1,260
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its high-quality OLED screen, offers exceptional color accuracy and contrast for a superior visual experience, and despite its larger screen and storage capacity, it maintains reasonable portability and battery life, making it ideal for a variety of general-use scenarios. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while slightly less portable due to its weight, compensates with a faster screen refresh rate, which along with similar CPU and RAM as the Aero 16, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks and some gaming on the side.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a 60 Hz OLED screen, is good for gaming and 3D tasks, delivering vivid visuals at a moderate refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 also packs the same high-performing Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti but boasts a higher 165 Hz IPS screen, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications due to its faster refresh rate, which allows for smoother motion rendering in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-quality OLED screen with superior resolution and color accuracy, complemented by a powerful CPU and GPU that handle intensive tasks; although, the tradeoff comes with its lower portability due to weight and size. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while still having a robust CPU and GPU, offers a high-refresh-rate IPS display, making it also suitable for engineering and design while providing a slight edge in portability and cooling performance at the cost of lower screen resolution and color fidelity compared to the Aero 16.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15
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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 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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