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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your needs will determine your choice between the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Gigabyte G5. The Acer Aspire 3 is more budget-friendly and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use with quieter operation. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, while more expensive, provides significant performance boosts for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, and intensive gaming due to a more powerful processor and graphics card. However, with increased performance, the Gigabyte G5's battery life is shorter, and it may run louder and hotter. Both have similar screen sizes, resolutions, and types, but the Gigabyte excels with faster refresh rates, making it better for fast-paced visual content. If portability and cost are priorities, and your use is general, the Acer could be your choice, but if you require more power for demanding tasks and gaming is a consideration, the Gigabyte G5 is the better performer at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.8
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 15 is poor.
The Gigabyte G5, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, provides smoother visuals and is better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Acer Aspire 3 15, which has an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz. The superior GPU in the Gigabyte G5 offers improved rendering and gaming performance, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 may struggle with more intensive graphics tasks due to its less powerful graphics card.
Engineering and Design
5.9
7.6
4.1/10
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 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 offers basic components suitable for light engineering tasks, with an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated AMD graphics, but the Gigabyte G5 boasts a higher-end Intel processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it a better fit for more demanding engineering and design applications. Additionally, while the Acer is lighter and boasts silent operation which can be great for mobile use and quieter environments, the Gigabyte's superior screen refresh rate and larger storage capacity provide a stronger experience for tasks that require high-performance and extensive data handling.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 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.
When considering general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 and the Gigabyte G5 may have adequate resolution and acceptable brightness, but their panel types may not offer the best visual experience. For engineering and design work, the color accuracy and range may not meet professional standards as they may not cover the wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB that are crucial for this field. As for gaming and 3D applications, despite having reasonable resolution and panel type, the lower refresh rates of these screens can hinder a smooth visual experience that is highly sought after in fast-paced or visually intensive tasks.
Battery
9.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$330
$868
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.6
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to be good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 15, with an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M GPU, might lag in performance compared to the Gigabyte G5’s Intel i5 and Nvidia RTX 4060 but compensates with better battery life and quieter, fanless operation. While the G5 offers superior screen refresh rate and gaming capabilities, it is less portable due to its higher weight and thicker design, and it also has a shorter battery life, which may be a concern for users needing to work on-the-go.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
4.1/10
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 Gigabyte G5 and Acer Aspire 3 15 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
7.0
6.8
4.1/10
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 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | 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 | 128 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 | 15.6" | 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 | 244 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."
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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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