The ASUS Vivobook 14 is generally lighter and more portable, which is ideal for daily tasks and on-the-go use. Its battery life tends to be longer, making it suitable for extended use without charging. However, the Gigabyte G5, with its dedicated graphics card and more powerful processor, is better suited for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. It's heavier and might have a shorter battery life, which could be a downside if you need mobility and all-day battery. If price is a concern, the Vivobook is typically more affordable than the Gigabyte G5. Choose the Vivobook for portability and value or the Gigabyte for performance-heavy tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is considered fair for engineering and design because it has a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics which may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly, has a decent screen but with lower color coverage which is less ideal for detail-oriented design work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 is rated better for such tasks due to its more powerful CPU, dedicated high-end GPU which is essential for complex rendering and simulations, and a higher refresh rate screen that can provide smoother visuals despite having similar color coverage limitations.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 14 and Gigabyte G5 provide an acceptable experience, but their screen brightness and resolution may not be as high as premium models, which can affect crispness and visibility under bright light. During engineering and design tasks, their colors may not be as accurate or vivid as professionals require because they cover a smaller range of the color gamuts that matter for these fields. Lastly, when it comes to 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate means that both models might not be as smooth for fast-moving graphics, although their resolution and panel type are adequate for moderate use.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
6.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Gigabyte G5 are both only fair 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte G5 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
"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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