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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is often significantly less expensive and offers a larger screen that is ideal for general use, with a good battery life and portability for its size. However, if you prioritize better performance for gaming or engineering tasks, the Gigabyte G5 is more suitable with a more powerful processor and a high-end graphics card despite having a higher price and a smaller display. The G5 also boasts a higher refresh rate which is great for fast motion, such as in gaming, but it falls short on battery life compared to the Vivobook. Both have similar RAM and storage, but the G5 comes with extra features like hardware ray tracing and a backlit keyboard, adding to its gaming capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
- 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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
While the Asus Vivobook 17, with its basic integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, performs modestly for gaming and 3D tasks, the Gigabyte G5 outperforms it thanks to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, which delivers smoother visuals and better overall gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.6
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5, with a higher tier Intel i5 CPU and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, is more capable of handling demanding engineering applications and complex designs compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17, which is equipped with a lower performance Intel i3 CPU and integrated graphics. Moreover, the G5's stronger graphics capabilities are complemented by a higher contrast screen, enhancing visual detail, crucial for design work, whereas the Vivobook's screen quality is more modest, though it offers a larger screen for expansive viewing.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Vivobook 17 and the Gigabyte G5 have enough resolution and brightness to be suitable, but you might find the visuals lacking if you're used to higher-end displays. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops do not stand out as their color gamut coverage won't satisfy professionals seeking precise color accuracy. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops mean less fluid motion and longer response times, which can detract from the immersive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a larger screen and slightly better battery life, suited for those who prefer a bigger display for general tasks but may find it less portable due to its size; meanwhile, the Gigabyte G5, with a high-performance CPU and better graphics card, offers a more robust experience for tasks that require more power, though it falls short on battery life, making it less ideal for extended use without a power source.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte G5 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 263 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"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."
Gigabyte G5
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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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