The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option that is lighter and has a larger screen, making it suitable for general use and portability. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering applications, and gaming. The Aorus 5 also has a higher refresh rate screen, more RAM, and a more powerful processor and graphics card, but with a tradeoff of being heavier and having shorter battery life. Choose the Vivobook 17 for casual use and cost savings, and the Aorus 5 for high-performance tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
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
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen and a longer battery life which may appeal to those seeking a bigger display and less frequent charging, yet it has an entry-level CPU and less RAM, making it less suited for demanding tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 includes a high-performance CPU and double the RAM, better supporting intensive applications, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may limit its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which are critical for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a high-performance GPU and a much higher refresh rate, providing a more fluid and visually immersive experience for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, while the Vivobook has a basic CPU and adequate screen quality, the Aorus 5 benefits from a stronger CPU and slightly better screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers adequate resolution and brightness making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the internet or working with office applications, though it may not have the highest panel quality. For engineering and design, it provides enough color accuracy to handle basic tasks, yet may fall short for professionals who require precise color representation. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better overall screen with improved color gamuts, serving the needs of engineers and designers more effectively, but like the Vivobook, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for the smoother visuals demanded by high-end gaming and 3D modeling.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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 17 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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