The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers budget-friendliness with less storage and memory, moderate performance suitable for general use, and a lightweight, slim design for better portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5, though pricier, provides significantly higher performance with more storage and memory, making it ideal for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software. Additionally, it has a larger, higher-resolution display, but this also translates to a heavier and bulkier machine, which might not be as convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers better performance due to a higher-end CPU and graphics card, more RAM for multitasking, and superior screen quality, which are very important for general use, but it is less portable and has marginally shorter battery life than the lighter ASUS Zenbook 14 which sacrifices screen resolution and computing power for portability. While the Aero 5 provides a more powerful and visually impressive experience for users who prioritize performance and display over mobility, the Zenbook 14 caters to users seeking a balance between performance and the convenience of carrying their device around easily with longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's gaming and 3D performance is limited by its integrated GPU and high screen refresh rate, which may not fully utilize its potential for gaming, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a more powerful dedicated Nvidia GPU suitable for demanding games and 3D applications, although it has a standard screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Aero 5's CPU is more robust, enhancing overall performance, and despite both having high-quality OLED displays, the Aero's larger size and higher resolution offer more immersive visuals for gaming and creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.3/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize crisp text and vibrant images for work or everyday activities, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and Gigabyte Aero 5 deliver excellent visuals due to their high-resolution displays and brightness. When working on engineering and design tasks, color accuracy is crucial, and both laptops are equipped to provide wide color gamuts, ensuring your designs are color-true. However, if you're considering gaming or working with 3D applications, be aware that neither laptop offers the high refresh rates that are vital for smooth motion rendering, which could impact your experience in those areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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