The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with a lower price, has a newer GPU and is lighter, making it more portable, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5, priced higher, has a more powerful main processor and a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast-paced gaming. Both have similar storage and RAM, but the Aorus 5 has a larger battery, potentially yielding longer use between charges. If budget is a consideration and you need a balance for general use and moderate gaming, the Vivobook may appeal to you, while the Aorus 5 is geared towards more intense gaming and performance tasks, albeit with increased weight and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and viewable in various lighting conditions, which is essential for daily tasks. In engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for 3D gaming, both models may fall short as they lack high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid motion and potentially detracting from immersive gaming experiences where fast-paced visuals are critical.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a reliable balance for general use with adequate CPU power, ample RAM, and satisfactory screen quality, along with portability due to its moderate weight and fair battery life. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 also suits general users well with a similarly capable CPU and enough RAM, but trades off some portability with a heavier build for better speaker quality and superior heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 which may provide better gaming and 3D performance than the Gigabyte Aorus 5's Nvidia RTX 3070, although the Aorus 5 offers a higher screen refresh rate which can make gameplay appear smoother.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X provides robust performance for engineering and design due to its newer CPU, powerful GPU, and superior screen quality, which covers more of the color space for accurate visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a higher refresh rate and larger battery but compromises slightly on GPU performance and color coverage, which may affect those doing color-sensitive work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.4/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16X or the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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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