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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and offers good portability, which makes it suitable for general use, with a lighter weight and longer battery life. However, it may be limited in performance due to its basic processor and integrated graphics, which aren't suited for intensive 3D tasks, machine learning, or gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while more expensive, is equipped with a powerful processor and dedicated high-end graphics, making it excellent for engineering, machine learning, 3D rendering, and gaming, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, reducing its portability. Both laptops have good screen sizes and quality suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. If you prioritize high-end performance and can accommodate less portability, the Gigabyte A7 is the better choice, whereas if you're after affordability and mobility for regular use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- 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
318.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 provides a fair experience for general use primarily because it comes with less RAM and a less powerful CPU compared to the Gigabyte A7, which offers better performance due to its higher RAM and more robust CPU. Additionally, the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen quality and more storage, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the more portable ASUS Vivobook with longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.3
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Gigabyte A7 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because the A7 includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, enabling smoother gameplay and better visuals . The Vivobook 15 is limited by its integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.6
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with modest processing power from an Intel i3 CPU and integrated graphics, is less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Gigabyte A7, which offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics for better handling of such workloads.
Content Creation
6.4
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 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's screen offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but it lacks the wide color gamut that professionals require for accurate color work. The Gigabyte A7 provides not only a bright and clear display for daily activities and detailed engineering designs but also covers a broader range of colors, appealing to those in design fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times compared to specialized gaming screens.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 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 A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$530 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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