For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a more budget-friendly option and is easier to carry around due to its lighter weight, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, word processing, and light multitasking. However, if you require a laptop for more power-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte G5 is the better choice as it comes with a stronger processor and a dedicated graphics card, albeit it is more expensive and slightly heavier which could affect portability. Additionally, the Gigabyte G5 has a higher-quality display and keyboard, but with a shorter battery life when compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
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
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, half the RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, making it poor for general use; additionally, its small storage and basic integrated graphics hold it back performance-wise. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 features a more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, a better IPS display, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which altogether provide a fair experience for general use despite being somewhat heavier and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.3/10
3.5/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a lower-end GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Gigabyte G5 includes a high-performance GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides a smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
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 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is limited in engineering and design capabilities due to its less powerful Intel Celeron N4020 processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are outpaced by the Gigabyte G5's more capable Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, essential for demanding software. While the ASUS boasts good portability and reasonable operating noise, the Gigabyte G5 offers a higher-quality screen, better keyboard, and enhanced performance suitable for complex tasks despite being less portable and potentially noisier during operation.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
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 15 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
5.9/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.2/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may fall short due to its lower resolution and dim display, while the Gigabyte G5 offers a decent balance though it's still not top-tier in terms of sharpness and brightness. For engineering and design workflows, accurate color representation is crucial, and the ASUS may disappoint professionals looking for precise color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, whereas the Gigabyte G5 provides a more suitable but not ideal color range. Gamers and those involved with 3D work will likely find the ASUS lacking due to its refresh rate, which impacts smooth motion and quick visual updates, and although the Gigabyte G5 does not excel in refresh rate, it performs better than the ASUS, making it a more acceptable option for such tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$868
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"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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