If you prioritize gaming performance and build quality, and don't mind spending more, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a solid choice; it usually offers better gaming capabilities and a sturdier construction. However, if you're looking for value and don't require the highest specs for gaming, the Gigabyte G5 provides good performance at a more affordable price, although it may not match the ASUS in terms of durability or top-end gaming features. Consider portability and battery life too; gaming laptops like these tend to be heavier and have shorter battery lives compared to general-use laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better suited for general use over the Gigabyte G5 due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a larger battery capacity which translates to longer battery life, although it is slightly heavier and less portable. Additionally, the ASUS has a better screen quality with higher brightness and more accurate colors, further enhancing its suitability for a diverse range of tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, providing smoother performance for tasks like 3D modeling and simulations which are crucial in engineering, along with a high-quality screen that enhances visual precision for design work. While the Gigabyte G5 also supports engineering applications and offers quality visuals, its keyboard and speaker quality, combined with less operating noise, make it a comfortable choice for prolonged use, albeit with slightly less potency in raw performance.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a balance of resolution and brightness that suits everyday tasks, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate make it less ideal for color-critical engineering work and fast-paced gaming. The Gigabyte G5 has a similar compromise with adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day use and enough color accuracy for most design tasks, yet it falls short in providing the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth 3D experiences. Both laptops provide a decent general-use and engineering experience, but serious gamers and 3D artists may find the screens lacking for their specialized needs.
Battery
11.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Cost
$2,059
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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