The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a good choice for those who prioritize display quality with its OLED screen providing vibrant colors and deep blacks. It's thinner and lighter, making it more portable, and has a good balance of performance for general use and some engineering tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, with its larger screen and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, is better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, it's heavier and thicker, which might not be ideal if you're frequently on the move. Both laptops are similarly priced, offering different strengths depending on your primary use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a robust performance for general use with its higher-end CPU and ample RAM, along with an OLED screen that provides excellent color coverage and brightness for outstanding visual quality; its lightweight design and moderate battery life also contribute to its portability. The Gigabyte A7, while also equipped with sufficient RAM and a capable CPU for general tasks, emphasizes more on graphical power with its dedicated GPU suited for gaming, has a larger screen with a lower resolution which may not be as sharp as the ASUS but offers a higher refresh rate, though it sacrifices portability due to a larger size and lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is well-suited for gaming and 3D because of its high refresh rate display and capable integrated Iris Xe graphics, while the Gigabyte A7 shines in the same areas due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and even higher screen refresh rate. Despite the ASUS's advantage in screen quality with an OLED panel, it's the Gigabyte A7 that likely offers better gaming performance because of its superior dedicated graphics card.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with an Intel i9 processor, an Iris Xe GPU, and a high-quality OLED screen with wide color coverage, making it ideal for detailed engineering and design tasks that require high color accuracy. The Gigabyte A7, on the other hand, comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and an IPS screen, offering robust performance and graphics capabilities suited for design software and engineering simulations.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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
7.9/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If a remarkable visual experience is a priority in everyday tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out with its sharp resolution and vibrant display, catering to activities like browsing or video streaming. For professionals in engineering or design, the ASUS's wider color gamut ensures that the colors you see on screen are rich and accurately represented, which is crucial for designing graphics or products. However, for gaming or 3D rendering, the Gigabyte A7, despite having lower screen fidelity, might offer a smoother experience because of a higher refresh rate, which is more important than screen resolution and type in this context.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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