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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is a lower-priced option with reasonable performance for general use and casual gaming, thanks to its AMD Ryzen processor with integrated graphics. It's lighter and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for those who prioritize portability and battery longevity. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is priced at a premium but offers significant performance boosts with its Intel Core i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card. It is the better choice for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, limiting its portability. Both laptops have the same screen size and resolution, but the Aorus 5 has a much higher screen refresh rate, favoring fast-paced gaming experiences. Consider the Aorus 5 if performance is crucial and cost is less of a concern, or opt for the Vivobook 15X if you seek a balance between cost, performance, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15X in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and significantly higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth graphics performance and gameplay. While the ASUS sports an integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate, the Gigabyte offers a dedicated high-end GPU and a refresh rate six times higher, pairing with a faster CPU and better overall screen quality to provide a more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15X for engineering and design thanks to its superior processing power with an Intel i7 chip and double the RAM, coupled with a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, providing robust performance necessary for demanding tasks. Although both display quality with IPS panels and full HD resolution, the Aorus 5 has a higher brightness and better color space coverage, which is crucial for detailed design work; however, the Vivobook 15X has the edge in portability and a quieter operating noise which may appeal to users on the go or in quieter environments.
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's display offers adequate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and engineering applications but lacks the high color accuracy demanded by designers. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 provides not only good brightness and resolution but also covers a wider range of colors, making it more suitable for engineering and design work. However, neither laptop meets the high refresh rate requirements for optimal 3D gaming experiences, which can be a drawback for gamers who prioritize smooth visual performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the Gigabyte Aorus 5, affecting its performance in general use; additionally, the Vivobook 15X's screen, while fair, is less bright and has lower color coverage compared to Aorus 5's screen, which is better for viewing content. The Aorus 5, with its better battery capacity and quality keyboard, surpasses in usability, though it's heavier and less portable than the lighter Vivobook 15X, which may be preferential for those prioritizing easy transport over performance.
Software Development
6.9
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 15X and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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Can Buy or Not
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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