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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is less expensive, lightweight, and has a decent battery life, which is good for general use and portability, ideal for everyday tasks, and browsing. However, the Gigabyte A5, while more expensive, offers more storage, better performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering applications, thanks to its stronger processor and high-end graphics card. It also has a better display refresh rate suitable for gaming, but is heavier and slightly less portable. So, if performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling or engineering is a priority, the Gigabyte A5 is the better choice, otherwise for regular usage, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is adequate and more budget-friendly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers a balanced combination of CPU performance, ample RAM, and screen quality suitable for everyday tasks, but it's slightly less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte A5, which also boasts comparable CPU and RAM capabilities, higher screen quality, and better portability aspects for on-the-go users. While both laptops will handle general use well, the Gigabyte A5's longer battery life and easier transport make it a more appealing choice for users who prioritize mobility and screen quality, despite the fact that both machines have adequate storage, decent keyboards, and manage heat and noise reasonably well.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
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 A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has integrated graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen which is less suited for gaming, whereas the Gigabyte A5 includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate screen, offering better gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, may be less suitable for rigorous engineering and design tasks compared to the Gigabyte A5, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 16GB of RAM, alongside a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. Additionally, the Gigabyte A5 has more storage space and a display with better color coverage, contrast, and a higher refresh rate, which can be significant for design accuracy and fluidity in engineering simulations.
Content Creation
6.4
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A5 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5
7.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.3
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 might have a screen that is adequate for everyday tasks due to its resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design work, its color accuracy and range may not meet the standards for precise color work needed in these fields. The Gigabyte A5, with its better color reproduction, provides a more suitable display for engineering and design professionals who require a wider color gamut to ensure their work is displayed correctly. However, for gaming and 3D work, neither laptop is ideal as they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and an immersive experience.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A5 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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 15 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$530 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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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