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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers solid performance and is suitable for gaming with a good keyboard and heat management, but with average battery life and screen quality. The Gigabyte Aero 5, on the other hand, has a high-resolution OLED screen and superior color accuracy, making it excellent for tasks that need precise color rendition like photo/video editing. Its battery lasts longer than the ASUS, and it's slightly more suitable for engineering tasks due to its better GPU. However, the Aero 5 is heavier and less portable. Both have similar storage and RAM, making either a good choice for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
7.9
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
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 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with a high screen refresh rate and powerful GPU, offers seamless gaming and 3D experiences which are crucial for smooth visuals and responsiveness. The Gigabyte Aero 5 also boasts a superior GPU and excellent screen quality, providing both vivid images for creative professionals and the graphical horsepower needed for top-tier gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for engineering and design use with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution, offering better color accuracy and contrasts, which are crucial for detailed design work. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15, while still capable with a solid AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, has a standard IPS screen with lower resolution and less color coverage, making it less optimal for tasks requiring precision in visuals.
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 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
7.2
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 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
7.1
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, making text, images, and videos appear clear and vibrant, which suits everyday tasks well. In engineering and design, the Aero 5 stands out with its wider color gamut, providing more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates, which are important for smooth motion and a more immersive experience in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte Aero 5 are good for general use due to their potent processors, ample amounts of RAM, and high-quality screens. The Strix G15 is more portable and has a reasonable battery life suited for on-the-go use, while the Aero 5, although slightly less portable, offers a stunning display panel with higher resolution and superior color accuracy, as well as a longer battery life making it ideal for tasks where visual fidelity is key.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Cost
$1,249
$1,250
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 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 | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 284 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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