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Updated January 10, 2024·
If affordability is a priority, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 could be the more economical option. However, if you're looking for stronger performance, particularly for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 typically offers more powerful hardware that can better handle these demands. The Aorus model may also have superior cooling systems that are essential for maintaining performance under load but possibly at the cost of battery life. For those frequently on the go, the Vivobook may be the lighter and more portable choice with potentially longer battery life, which is ideal for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, may lag behind in multitasking when compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which is equipped with a more robust CPU and double the RAM. Furthermore, while the Vivobook Pro boasts superior screen quality and a lightweight design enhancing portability and battery life, the Aorus 5 offsets its heavier weight and lower battery life with a more powerful GPU and better performance for demand-heavy tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
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 Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is equipped with lower-tier integrated graphics and a 90Hz screen, making it suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D work, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a 360Hz screen, provides a richer gaming experience and better 3D rendering performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design with its high-quality OLED screen and capable processor but has a limitation in graphics performance and RAM compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which is very good for these uses thanks to a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior discrete graphics card, making it better suited for more demanding engineering tasks despite potentially being less portable and having a lower screen resolution.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers crisp, bright imagery and high resolution, making it ideal for general use such as web browsing, office work, and streaming, which are enhanced by these features. Its display also covers a wide range of colors which is crucial for professionals in engineering and design as it provides more accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its poor refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, which may hinder the gaming experience where fluid motion and quick screen updates are key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
7.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
Gigabyte Aorus 5
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"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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