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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5, consider that the Zephyrus offers a slightly longer battery life and is lighter, improving portability for on-the-go use. The Aorus has a higher screen refresh rate, which may appeal to gamers for smoother visuals, but it has a lower battery life and is heavier, which might make it less convenient to carry around. Both are equipped with powerful processors and graphics cards suitable for intensive engineering tasks, gaming, and general use. If screen color accuracy is crucial for tasks like photo editing, the Zephyrus has a slight edge. However, if faster screen response is a priority for gaming or high-speed video editing, the Aorus might be the better option despite its lower battery life and added weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a display with high resolution and brightness, making it very appealing for general use and detailed engineering tasks that benefit from crisp visuals. For engineering and design, its wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is crucial for professionals in these fields. However, despite its merits, the relatively lower refresh rate diminishes its appeal to gamers and those engaged in 3D work, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are essential.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
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 Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 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
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excels in general use due to its superior CPU, more robust RAM capacity, high-quality screen with better resolution and color coverage, longer battery life, and lighter weight for portability. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while still performing well with a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, has a lower screen resolution and color accuracy, shorter battery life, and is heavier, which slightly reduces its general use effectiveness and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.2
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a high-resolution display, powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, and RTX 3070 GPU, which makes it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require detailed visuals and robust performance. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with a similarly capable Intel CPU and RTX 3070 GPU, also serves engineering and design well, but it has a lower resolution screen; however, it offers a higher refresh rate, which could benefit certain design applications.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.4
7.3
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,637 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"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."
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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