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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 is a more affordable option and offers more RAM, which is better for multitasking and general productivity tasks. However, the Gigabyte G5 comes with a more powerful processor and a dedicated graphics card, making it more suitable for gaming, 3D applications, and intensive engineering software. The G5 also has a higher refresh rate screen which provides smoother visuals, particularly in fast-paced scenes. The Acer is lighter and possibly easier to carry around, but the Gigabyte, while heavier, may offer better overall performance for resource-intensive tasks. Battery life could be another consideration, but specific details on this are not provided. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- Good for software development
- 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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.3
2.4/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has an integrated Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe GPU and a screen with a refresh rate of 60Hz, factors which limit its gaming and 3D performance compared to the Gigabyte G5, which is equipped with the more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and has a higher refresh rate screen of 144Hz, allowing for smoother graphics rendering and better gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 provides a balance suitable for engineering and design with its capable CPU, integrated GPU, and full HD IPS screen that offers decent color coverage for design tasks, though its GPU may limit performance for highly graphical tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 caters more to engineering and design needs that require graphical power with its more robust CPU, dedicated high-performance GPU, and a comparable full HD IPS screen, making it suitable for more intensive engineering software and design work.
Software Development
7.3
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is 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.
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
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 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.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 5 and Gigabyte G5's screens are fair because they offer decent resolution and brightness, but they may not stand out in terms of sharpness or color vibrancy. In terms of engineering and design, their fair quality stems from adequate coverage of important color gamuts, although professionals may seek more precise displays for color-critical work. However, their poor quality for gaming and 3D is due to the lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and less responsive gameplay, despite acceptable resolution and panel type for average use.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 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
6.5
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 offers a better balance for general use with its adequate battery life, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and high-quality screen, while also being lighter for better portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5, while fair for general use, is geared more towards gaming, which explains its higher operating noise and lower battery life, thus making it less suited for users prioritizing quiet operation and all-day use without charging.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 5 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 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 | 275 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
Gigabyte G5
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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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