For less expensive general use such as web browsing and document editing, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a fine choice with basic performance from its Intel Celeron processor and lower-end graphics. However, if you are interested in more resource-intensive activities like gaming, 3D design, or machine learning, the Gigabyte G5 offers significantly better performance through its advanced Intel i5 processor and Nvidia graphics, though at a higher cost. The G5 also features a larger and higher quality display, making it better suited for entertainment and professional work. Both machines run Windows 11 Home, but keep in mind that the G5 will be heavier and may not have the same battery life as the highly portable ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is considered poor for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, lower-quality TN screen, and small storage capacity, though it offers excellent portability and battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is rated fair for general use because of its more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, superior IPS display with higher resolution, and significantly larger storage capacity, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is only fair 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
6.8/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're looking for a laptop for general use, the Gigabyte G5's decent resolution and brightness make it a fair choice, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 might disappoint due to its inferior display quality. For engineering and design tasks that require accurate color representation, the Gigabyte G5's fair color gamut coverage is more suitable than the Vivobook Go 12, which may not render colors with the precision required. Gamers and those into 3D applications will find the refresh rate on the Gigabyte G5's screen to be just adequate, but the ASUS Vivobook's screen is less ideal due to poorer refresh rates and resolution.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
"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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