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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a lower price and better battery life with a high-refresh-rate display, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is less expensive and may suit your needs for general use and portability. However, for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 5, with its higher resolution display and powerful dedicated graphics card, excels despite being somewhat heavier and usually costlier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, providing superior visual rendering compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED's integrated Iris Xe graphics. Although the ASUS offers a higher screen refresh rate for smoother gameplay, it may not match the Aero 5 in overall graphical performance, which is critical for the best gaming and 3D experiences.
Screen Quality
8.9
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI.
When selecting a laptop for general use, both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Gigabyte Aero 5 offer crisp, vibrant displays due to their high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design professionals, the laptops' wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, crucial for precise editing and modeling. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is pivotal, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may not provide the smoothest visual experience compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides a good balance for general use with its high-quality OLED screen, ample RAM, and powerful CPU in a sleek, lightweight design, while the Gigabyte Aero 5, also offering a top-notch OLED display and comparable memory and processing capabilities, stands out for those needing stronger graphics performance, albeit in a heavier build that may sacrifice some portability.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED in engineering and design due to its superior graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which offers better rendering capabilities for intensive tasks, alongside a higher resolution OLED screen for more detailed visuals. However, the ASUS is more portable and offers a quieter operating experience, which may be beneficial if mobility and a low noise environment are important.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very 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
7.9
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"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."
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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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