The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a more expensive option that offers a larger and higher resolution touchscreen display, better performance with a higher-end processor and graphics card, and a significantly larger battery capacity, which may translate into longer battery life. It's also built with gaming and high-intensity tasks in mind. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is less costly, with a slightly smaller standard display, a battery with less capacity, and a lower-tier processor and graphics card. The G5 should still handle everyday tasks and some gaming, but may not perform as well with very demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
The Gigabyte G5 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is favored for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte G5, which means better multitasking and smoother performance. The Flow X16 also boasts a higher quality screen with greater resolution and color accuracy, plus a larger battery, making it more suitable for longer use without charging, though it is a bit heavier which could affect its portability compared to the lighter Gigabyte G5.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality, which are very important for engineering and design, making it very suitable for intensive tasks; it's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, abundant storage and memory, and a high-resolution touchscreen display. Conversely, the Gigabyte G5 is less powerful with a mid-tier Intel processor, lower memory and storage, and a non-touchscreen display at a lower resolution, yet it's still capable of handling engineering and design tasks to a good extent.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
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
7.7/10
6.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
8.5/10
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, making it excellent for both general use and tasks requiring color accuracy, such as engineering and design; however, it may have a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte G5, with fair screen quality, provides an acceptable resolution and brightness for casual usage and work, but it might not have the high color fidelity required by professional designers or engineers. Both laptops seem to fall short for gaming and 3D due to subpar refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visual experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, which can provide a smoother experience for gaming and 3D applications, but pairs it with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU compared to the Gigabyte G5's newer Nvidia RTX 4060. While both have quality IPS screens, the Gigabyte G5 may deliver better gaming performance due to its stronger GPU, despite having a lower refresh rate and standard resolution display, which also implies the ASUS may offer better screen quality for general usage.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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