The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is generally more expensive, comes with an older but capable processor, more memory, and a Full HD display that is very bright. It will excel in tasks that need a lot of RAM, like video editing, but it's heavier which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a newer, more powerful processor, a high-resolution display, and a lighter design, offering improved performance for the latest games and engineering software, and it's easier to carry around, all this while being less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
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 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 and a high 300Hz refresh rate screen, making it good for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X steps up performance with an even more advanced Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a higher resolution, though it has a slightly lower refresh rate of 240Hz, positioning it as very good for gaming and 3D work. Despite both having high-quality CPUs, the 15X has a superior CPU, which complements its improved GPU and screen quality in providing an overall smoother and more visually detailed gaming experience.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P delivers on resolution and brightness, ensuring texts and images appear sharp and vivid, which is sufficient for daily tasks, but its color range falls short for professional design where precise color replication is crucial. On the other hand, the Aorus 15X steps up with enhanced color accuracy, benefiting designers and engineers who rely on true-to-life color representation for their work. However, both models disappoint in 3D gaming, where their screens lack the high refresh rates needed for smoother motion and gameplay, despite having the minimum required resolution and acceptable panel types.
Cost
$1,950
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is a capable machine with an Intel i7 processor and 32GB of RAM, making it well-suited for general tasks, while its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the 15X. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a more powerful Intel i9 processor, superior screen resolution and quality, and longer battery life, overall enhancing the user experience for general use despite having half the RAM of the 15P.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is favored for engineering and design due to its ample RAM and high-end GPU, which are essential for resource-intensive applications, combined with a quality screen, though at a standard resolution and it is slightly heavier, impacting portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while less generous on RAM, offers a more advanced CPU and a higher resolution screen, enhancing detail and clarity for design tasks, and is housed in a slimmer and slightly lighter chassis, marginally improving portability.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"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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