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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 is a budget-friendly option with good portability, offering silent operation and a full workday's battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and lighter tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5, while more expensive, provides substantially better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, with a higher refresh rate display beneficial for gaming. However, the G5 has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less convenient to carry around. If you're primarily looking for performance and gaming capabilities, the Gigabyte G5 is the better choice, despite its reduced battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Good for software development
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.9
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 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a more modest AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen that refreshes at a standard 60 times per second, which is less suited for the faster and smoother visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen capable of refreshing 144 times per second, offering advanced graphics processing and a smoother visual experience that benefits gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 surpasses the Acer Aspire 3 14 in engineering and design use primarily due to a more powerful GPU which is crucial for rendering and 3D tasks, and a high-refresh-rate screen which is better for detailed visual work. While both have similar CPU and RAM, the Gigabyte's advanced features enhance performance for demanding applications, but it's also heavier and potentially less portable.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 and the Gigabyte G5 have screens that offer adequate resolution and brightness, but they lack the premium panel types that provide better viewing angles and color reproduction. In engineering and design, while these laptops offer respectable resolution, their screens don't cover wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate on both models is not high enough to provide the smooth motion desired by enthusiasts, and although they have fair resolution and panel type, these are not enough to compensate for the lackluster refresh rates.
Battery
9.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 may be valued by those who prefer a quieter, lighter laptop with long battery life for basic tasks, but its screen quality and performance may not satisfy power users or those keen on sharp visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 boasts a better screen and more muscular performance suitable for more demanding applications and even gaming but sacrifices battery life and is bulkier, which affects its portability.
Content Creation
7.2
7.2
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Gigabyte G5 are both 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
7.1
6.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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