The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a high-performance processor, more memory, and a larger battery, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming; however, its price is higher and it's heavier, affecting portability. The Gigabyte G5 comes at a lower price and is lighter, which makes it more portable, but has a less powerful processor, less memory, and a smaller battery, which may limit performance for demanding applications. The G5 is suited for general use and can handle some gaming, but may not perform as well for high-demand tasks like the Strix G16 can. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte G5, offers superior performance, which is critical for multitasking and demanding applications, and comes with a larger screen with higher resolution, beneficial for content clarity and workspace. However, the G5 is lighter and thinner, contributing to its better portability, but has shorter battery life and a lower quality screen, affecting its suitability for prolonged mobile use and visual experience.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte G5 are equipped with the same Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, making them both suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. However, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a higher screen refresh rate which could provide smoother visuals, especially critical in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a higher-tier CPU and more RAM, which translate to faster performance for demanding engineering and design tasks, in addition to a better screen quality which is crucial for detailed visual work. While the Gigabyte G5 shares a similar high-quality GPU, it has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, making it less suitable for intense multitasking or complex engineering simulations, but it is lighter and therefore more portable.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
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
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 Strix G16 boasts a display that excels in resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use, and its wide color gamut benefits professionals in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. On the other hand, while the Gigabyte G5 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, and acceptable color representation for engineering software, it too lacks a high refresh rate, hindering the smooth visuals demanded by gamers and 3D creators.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte G5 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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