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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is significantly less expensive and boasts a larger battery for extended use away from power outlets, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. However, its performance for more demanding tasks is limited due to the Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is more expensive but provides a powerful Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, which are well-suited for 3D graphics, machine learning tasks, gaming, and engineering software. It has better screen quality, a backlit keyboard, and more storage but has a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1's lower RAM and less capable Intel Celeron processor contribute to its poor performance for general use, along with its basic TN screen which offers lower color accuracy and viewing angles compared to the higher-quality IPS display of the Gigabyte G5. Furthermore, the Aspire 1's more limited storage and weaker integrated graphics make it less suitable for demanding tasks than the Gigabyte G5, which has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, a better screen, and a dedicated graphics card, enabling fair performance for various applications.
Gaming and AI
5.6
7.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
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.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and lower quality TN screen, which restrict performance and display clarity. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 offers a powerful Intel i5 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and a higher quality IPS screen, making it well-equipped for demanding engineering applications and design work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
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
6.1
6.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 and Acer Aspire 1 are both only fair for software development, though the Gigabyte G5 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
5.2
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 1's screen may seem dull or blurry due to lower resolution and brightness, while the Gigabyte G5, with a better resolution and adequate brightness, offers a more comfortable viewing experience. In engineering and design tasks, colors on the Acer screen might not be accurate or vibrant because it lacks wide color gamuts, while the Gigabyte's fair color reproduction makes it more suitable, albeit not ideal, for such work. Gamers and 3D designers may find the Acer Aspire's display lag behind, owing to a lower refresh rate, whereas the Gigabyte, although not top-tier, offers a more responsive experience with its fair refresh rate and resolution.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
5.5
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$868
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 1 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire 1
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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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