If you prioritize a brighter display with higher resolution and color accuracy, the Gigabyte Aero 5 is a strong choice, designed with creators in mind, offering an OLED screen that excels for tasks like video editing or graphic design. However, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a higher refresh rate screen that's better for fast-paced gaming, alongside strong performance and a longer battery life, making it better suited for on-the-go use and gaming sessions. Both have similar power in terms of processing and graphics, but the ASUS may run cooler and quieter, whereas the Gigabyte has added features like a Thunderbolt port and an OLED display that could sway content creators despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD CPU and a powerful Nvidia GPU, paired with a high-refresh rate IPS screen, making it well-suited for both engineering applications and design work that require fluid visuals and fast processing.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, while offering a high-resolution display with good brightness and panel quality essential for general tasks and engineering design work, lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for a smooth gaming and 3D experience. The Gigabyte Aero 5 outshines in the realm of general use and professional design due to its superior brightness and color accuracy, supporting a broad color spectrum that ensures precise color representation needed for detailed engineering and design tasks. However, its gaming and 3D performance are limited as it doesn't prioritize the high refresh rates that gamers require for fluid motion and rapid on-screen actions.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 outshines in general use due to its higher refresh rate screen promising smoother visuals, exceptionally thin and light design enhancing portability, and longer-lasting battery life, facilitating extended use without frequent charging. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a more superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy which is excellent for media consumption, but its heavier weight and briefer battery life may limit mobility and unplugged use time.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which makes it good for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 5 includes a slightly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU but has a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, although it offers superior screen quality with an OLED display.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"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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