Asus VivoBook 16XvsAORUS 15G

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Asus
ASUS VivoBook 16X
VivoBook 16X

Quick Stats

The ASUS VivoBook 16X delivers solid performance for its price, suitable for productivity and light gaming.
The ASUS VivoBook 16X boasts a surprisingly thin and lightweight all-plastic build despite its affordable price tag.
The Asus VivoBook 16X boasts a vibrant 16-inch full HD LED display with impressive color output consistently.
The ASUS VivoBook 16X boasts an impressive feature set with a strong processor and ample storage capacity available.
AORUS
AORUS 15G
15G

Quick Stats

The Aorus 15G's performance is good but not exceptional, particularly in CPU-intensive tasks and multi-threaded workloads.
The AORUS 15G's impressive all-metal design with premium feel is its standout build quality feature.
The display on the Aorus 15G is a highlight, featuring good color gamut and brightness.
The Aorus 15G boasts an impressive array of features, including a mechanical keyboard and all-metal design primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus VivoBook 16X
#396
AORUS 15G
Winner
#392
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus VivoBook 16X
#35
Winner
AORUS 15G
#452
Display
Asus VivoBook 16X
#366
Winner
AORUS 15G
#596
Performance
Asus VivoBook 16X
#389
AORUS 15G
#112
Winner
Build
Asus VivoBook 16X
#510
AORUS 15G
#440
Winner
Features
Asus VivoBook 16X
#280
AORUS 15G
#218
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS VivoBook 16X
AORUS AORUS 15G
up to 40GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i7-10870H
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 105W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus VivoBook 16X

Strengths

Offers a really strong all-around value package
Has a large 16-inch display and good aspect ratio for vertical screen space
The Asus Ergo Sense keyboard is excellent with key travel, click and backlighting
The touchpad is big and responsive with an optional fingerprint sensor
The display has anti-glare coating and 600 nits of brightness for good color representation
Has a powerful Intel Core i5 processor and fast SSD storage for solid performance
Good battery life, especially considering the large display

Weaknesses

No SD card slot available
Built-in speakers are not great for music and movies
Battery life is only average (3-7 hours) with heavy tasks
Fans can be audible during heavy loads
Gets warm at the bottom while gaming, but stays cool on palms and keyboard

AORUS 15G

Strengths

The keyboard is definitely the star of the show. If you're someone that does a lot of typing but doesn't need to do it in a quiet area then the mechanical keyboard alone could be worth considering.
Most others that have this are typically bigger machines, though there are others that are decent like the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3, but in my personal opinion the Aorus does feel better. Overall build quality with the all metal design felt nice
There's a good selection of I/O though would have been good to see some more Gen2 USB instead of all Gen1.
The screen had good colour gamut and brightness

Weaknesses

the performance wasn't where I'd like. There are big vents underneath and the fans can get quite loud
It's always going to be a trade off, this way it can't get hot, but it also means when compared to alternatives your performance starts looking lower
The cooling looks good, but the performance wasn’t where I’d like
In Adobe Photoshop the Aorus was lower compared to the others, which makes sense as this is a processor heavier test
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Asus VivoBook 16X

The Asus VivoBook 16X offers an impressive value package for its price. With a large 16-inch display, 12th gen Intel Core i5 processor, and 16GB of RAM, this Windows 11 laptop is well-suited for content creation, productivity, and light gaming. The device also features an excellent Asus ErgoSense keyboard, big trackpad, and good battery life, making it a great option for students, professionals, and creators alike.

AORUS 15G

The AORUS 15G gaming laptop boasts a mechanical keyboard that shines as its standout feature. Its all-metal design offers premium build quality, while the edgy gamery design may polarize opinions. The laptop's cooling system is substantial, but performance takes a hit when capped at 90 degrees Celsius. Gaming performance is still respectable, but a potential boost from disabling Optimus would be welcome. This review will weigh the pros and cons of this gaming laptop to help you decide if it's worth considering.

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