The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its more recent and powerful processor and graphics card, excels in engineering, high-end gaming, and machine learning tasks. If these demanding applications are your main concern, and you prefer a laptop better equipped for future-proofing, then the Aorus 15X would be an excellent choice. However, with the increased performance comes a slightly heavier build and possibly shorter battery life due to the more powerful components. If you favor a balance between performance and portability for general use, and you're looking to save a bit without needing the top performance levels for engineering and gaming, then the regular Aorus 15 may suit your needs better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's superior screen quality for general use is due to its high-resolution display and bright panel, enhancing clarity and readability for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, its screen excels because of its high color accuracy, covering a wide range of color gamuts that professionals need for precise work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior performance for general use compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15 due to its higher-end CPU, which translates to faster and more efficient processing. Despite both having the same amount of RAM and high-quality screens, the Aorus 15X benefits from a better battery life and a slightly more refined build in terms of portability, making it a more appealing choice for users seeking a balance between power and convenience.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
"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."
"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 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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