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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering, and you're willing to invest in a more expensive option, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its superior graphics capabilities and processing power, is a good fit. However, it's heavier and has a lower portability score, making it less convenient to carry around. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 costs less, but it offers less storage, memory, and processing power, which might be adequate for general use and light gaming but could fall short for high-end tasks. It is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller screen size but has a shorter battery life which could be inconvenient if you're often on-the-go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is more favorable for general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-resolution screen that offers better color accuracy, enhancing multitasking and visual experience. The Gigabyte G5, while lighter for better portability, compromises with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a less vibrant display, making it less ideal for demanding tasks and high-quality media consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a more powerful RTX 4070 GPU and has a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Gigabyte G5 features a slightly less powerful RTX 4060 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 144 Hz, which still provides good gaming and 3D performance. Both have quality IPS displays, but if you prioritize top-tier gaming or 3D rendering performance, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 may be the better choice.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and exceptional screen quality, including color accuracy and high resolution, is very well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, while still capable, offers less power and screen quality, making it a good but less optimal choice for such tasks, despite its better portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.6
7.2
9.9/10
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 Strix G18 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
8.1
6.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very 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
8.7
6.8
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 likely offers a high-resolution display with robust color representation and brightness, providing a clear and vivid viewing experience for both general use and engineering tasks, where precise color details matter. However, its lower refresh rate may lead to a less smooth experience in fast-paced gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is crucial. Conversely, the Gigabyte G5's moderate screen quality could be due to average resolution and brightness, making it adequate for general tasks and engineering design but limited in high-speed gaming and 3D rendering due to a refresh rate that doesn't keep up with demanding visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte G5 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,900
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,900 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G18
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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 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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