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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 generally costs less and offers a larger storage capacity than the Gigabyte A5. It features a larger screen with a higher resolution and a taller aspect ratio, which may be better for productivity. However, the Gigabyte A5 has a much stronger graphics card, which is favorable for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. Battery life is slightly better on the ASUS, and it's also lighter, making it more portable. Both are suitable for gaming but for intense gaming or 3D tasks, the Gigabyte A5 has an edge. The ASUS may be preferred for general use due to its battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 offers better gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz for smoother visuals compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16, which comes with a less capable integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics and a lower 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, while both have quality IPS displays, the Gigabyte's greater emphasis on gaming is also reflected in its hardware specifications that are more aligned with gaming needs.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the Gigabyte A5's screen has a balance of resolution and brightness that provides a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience than the ASUS Vivobook 16, which may have lower brightness. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is key, the Gigabyte A5's screen covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring that colors will be more accurately represented compared to the ASUS Vivobook. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates that may not provide as smooth visuals as other laptops designed specifically for these tasks, despite acceptable resolution and panel types.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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.
Cost
$629
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $629 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers good general use with its higher battery life and lighter design making it more portable, paired with an efficient CPU and ample RAM for multitasking. Conversely, the Gigabyte A5, while also suitable for general use, provides a robust CPU and gaming-capable graphics card but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, prioritizing performance over mobility.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, featuring a high-res 16:10 display and AMD CPU and GPU, is tailored for tasks that benefit from more vertical screen space and solid processing, while its moderate weight and size maintain some degree of portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 leverages a powerful Nvidia GPU and a Ryzen CPU, suitable for more graphics-intensive engineering and design applications, but it's heavier and thicker, which reduces portability.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.3
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Gigabyte A5 are both good 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A5 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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