For general use, such as web browsing and document editing, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more affordable and has a high portability due to its light weight and smaller size, but it offers less power and storage than the Gigabyte A5. If you require enhanced performance for activities like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte A5, with its stronger processor and high-end graphics card, would be more suitable despite being heavier and more expensive. Both laptops have similar quality displays, but the Gigabyte A5 excels in rendering fast motion and colors better, which can be advantageous for engineering and graphic design work. The trade-off with the A5 is a slightly shorter battery life and reduced portability compared to the Vivobook Go 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with a decent but less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the Gigabyte A5, offers sufficient performance and better portability for general use, backed by a longer battery life but with a fair screen and audio quality.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are less favorable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gigabyte A5, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz. Additionally, while both laptops have similar screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Gigabyte A5 make it more suitable for demanding tasks that require smooth and detailed graphics.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a weaker processor, less RAM, and a lower-end integrated GPU which are less capable of handling engineering and design software compared to the Gigabyte A5, which boasts a more powerful processor, more RAM, and a high-performance dedicated GPU suitable for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A5 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a screen's sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience matter, which means higher resolution, good panel technology, and sufficient brightness define quality; the Gigabyte has a better combination of these factors than the ASUS. When focusing on engineering and design, color accuracy and range are vital for precise work, and the Gigabyte's screen offers superior color gamut coverage. However, despite their differences, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to poor refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A5 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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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