The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is much less expensive and offers portability and longer battery life, ideal for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while significantly more costly, delivers much higher performance suitable for demanding activities such as gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software. Moreover, the Aorus 5 has a better display and is more future-proof but it's heavier and not as easy to carry around. Prioritize which aspects—cost, performance, or portability—are most important to your needs to make the best choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers less power and multitasking capability due to its lower-grade Intel Celeron CPU and minimal RAM, along with a lower resolution TN screen that doesn't produce colors as well, which makes it less suitable for general use compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which has a high-performance Intel i7 processor and ample RAM for smooth multitasking and features a higher-resolution IPS display with better color reproduction, although this comes at the cost of reduced portability given its larger size and shorter battery life. Additionally, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has better storage capacity, keyboard, speaker, and heat management which contribute to a better overall user experience for general purposes.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its less powerful graphics and lower screen refresh rate, doesn't perform well for gaming and 3D tasks which require high frame rates and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a stronger graphics card and higher refresh rate display, making it well-suited for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its Intel Celeron processor, integrated Intel graphics, and 4GB of RAM, is underpowered for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its low-resolution screen doesn’t offer the clarity needed for precise work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is packed with a high-end Intel i7 processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM, making it very capable of handling intensive computational work and graphic design, and its higher quality screen provides better visual accuracy.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 provides a sharper, brighter display with better colors, making it superior to the duller, less vibrant screen of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12. In the realm of engineering and design, the Aorus 5's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures accurate color rendering which is crucial, unlike the Vivobook's limited color range. However, while the Aorus 5 offers a good balance of resolution and panel quality for gaming and 3D tasks, its refresh rate isn't as high as dedicated gaming laptops, which may not satisfy users looking for the smoothest experience in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
"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."
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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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