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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, being a pricier option, offers a more powerful main processor and superior dedicated graphics card which is more suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also has a higher resolution and faster refresh rate display but falls short on battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable with an efficient processor that's adequate for general use and has a touchscreen feature with a vibrant OLED display. It's significantly lighter with better battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use and tasks such as note-taking and browsing, though it won't handle intensive tasks as well as the Aorus 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, which is important for a smoother visual experience. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has an Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate, which is less optimal for handling the demands of gaming and 3D graphics.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its powerful CPU, high-end GPU, and ample storage, is more adept at handling demanding engineering and design applications compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers portability, a high-contrast OLED screen, and touch capability, making it versatile but less suited for intensive graphical tasks. While the Aorus 15's better performance specifications make it ideal for heavy workloads, the Galaxy Book2's lightweight build and 2-in-1 design provide flexibility for on-the-go users who might prioritize portability and convenience over raw power.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a high-resolution display with vibrant colors for activities like browsing, watching videos, or working with documents, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offer screens that are very capable due to their sharpness and brightness. For engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, these laptops offer displays that cover a wide color gamut, ensuring that the colors you see on the screen are accurate and consistent. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is a priority, the lower refresh rate on these models could make for a less smooth experience compared to laptops with screens designed specifically for these purposes, where motion clarity and fast refresh rates are essential.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 stands out for its high performance, driven by a strong CPU and GPU, making it suitable for intensive tasks, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. In contrast, the Galaxy Book2 360 offers better portability and longer battery life with its lighter build and efficient processor, and boasts a high-quality OLED touchscreen, making it ideal for on-the-go use and multimedia consumption.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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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Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 316 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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