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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for a balance of performance and value, with a high-quality OLED display, good for general use and watching media. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more expensive, offers superior graphics with a dedicated Nvidia RTX card, better suited for gaming, 3D work, and intensive engineering applications. The Vivobook is lighter and more portable, whereas the Aorus 5 has a higher refresh rate screen but is heavier, affecting portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with an integrated higher-end GPU and a high-resolution OLED screen with moderate refresh rates, making it suitable for gaming and creative tasks with an emphasis on screen quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 features a dedicated high-performance GPU and an exceptionally high refresh rate screen, prioritizing fluid gameplay and fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Aorus 5 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
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook's OLED display offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, with high resolution providing crisp visuals for both general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design. The Gigabyte Aorus 5's display, while offering good color accuracy and resolution, doesn't match the Vivobook's color gamuts, making it less ideal for professional design work. However, both laptops fall short for 3D and gaming as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
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 Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 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 Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a vivid OLED screen, which is excellent for general use due to its high-resolution display that covers a wide range of colors and offers high contrast, but with a moderate battery life it may require more frequent charging. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while heavier thus less portable, features a powerful CPU and high-quality GPU making it suitable for more demanding tasks, and although its screen is less superior in terms of resolution and color coverage compared to the ASUS, it includes a dedicated graphics card that can handle intensive applications and games better.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-quality screen, provides clear and vibrant visuals crucial for design work, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5, equipped with more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, handles complex engineering tasks more effectively. However, the Vivobook offers a balance in portability and quieter operation, whereas the Aorus 5, albeit louder and heavier, includes a superior keyboard and speakers that might be valuable during long working sessions.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | No | |
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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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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