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Updated January 10, 2024·
If affordability is a major concern, the ASUS Vivobook 15X may be the better choice as it is less expensive. It is also slightly lighter and has a longer battery life than the Gigabyte G5, making it more suited for on-the-go use. However, for stronger performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, or more intensive gaming, the Gigabyte G5, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, outperforms the ASUS. The G5 also boasts a higher screen refresh rate, which is beneficial in fast-paced games. Both laptops have similar screen sizes, resolution, and storage, but the Gigabyte's additional ports and ethernet capabilities enhance connectivity for gaming or high-speed internet access. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.3
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is deemed fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated AMD GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are adequate but not optimal for high-end gaming or 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is rated good for these tasks, as it boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming performance and visual smoothness.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.6
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega graphics, offers fair performance for engineering and design, but the Gigabyte G5's Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU lead to better performance, classifying it as good for such tasks. Screen quality on both laptops is similar, both having IPS panels and full HD resolution, but Gigabyte's higher refresh rate may be beneficial for smoother visuals; considering portability, both are somewhat heavy and thick, with ASUS being slightly lighter and thinner than the Gigabyte.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
15.6in
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Gigabyte G5 have displays with adequate resolution and brightness, but they may not have the premium panel types that provide the best viewing angles and color accuracy. In engineering and design, while the resolution remains sufficient, the color coverage of the ASUS Vivobook 15X and Gigabyte G5 might not meet high standards for color-sensitive work due to limitations in their DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamut ranges. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the poorer screen quality of both laptops is primarily due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, although their resolution and panel types also play a role in the overall experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
$525
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers solid CPU and RAM capabilities for general use with a fair balance between portability and battery life, which is reflected in its overall good terms of keyboard and build quality; however, it falls short with its screen quality and speaker sound, which are both fair and could impact multimedia experiences.
Content Creation
7.1
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9
6.8
5.6/10
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 15X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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 G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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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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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"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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