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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is ideal for those who prioritize battery life and gaming performance, due to its strong battery and capable graphics card. However, it is less portable owing to its weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a high-resolution OLED display, which makes it excellent for creative professionals in need of color accuracy for photo and video editing. It also has a more recent processor, is slightly lighter for better portability, but has reduced battery life compared to the ASUS. Both have similar memory and storage, suiting general use and engineering tasks. Choose the ASUS if gaming and battery are your top priorities or the Gigabyte if you engage in creative work and favor a higher quality display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.9
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're looking for a laptop for general use or engineering and design tasks, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Gigabyte Aero 5 have quality screens with high resolution and brightness, offering clear and vivid visuals. The ASUS falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate, which means it's less suited for fast-paced visuals in those applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5, while also having a poor screen quality for gaming and 3D because of similar reasons, provides top-tier color accuracy, making it an exceptional choice for tasks requiring precise color representation, such as photo editing or graphic design.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a high-refresh-rate screen and a robust CPU and GPU combination, making it well-suited for both gaming and general tasks, but the lower resolution and moderate screen brightness may not suit all users. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a high-resolution OLED screen for vivid color and detail, along with ample storage and high-quality speakers, at the cost of being slightly less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its high refresh rate screen, ensures smooth gameplay which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications, though its GPU is less powerful compared to the Gigabyte Aero 5 which features a stronger GPU and a higher resolution screen for better visual clarity but at a lower refresh rate, which may affect motion smoothness in fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gigabyte Aero 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gigabyte Aero 5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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The Tech Revolutionist
Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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