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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, being lighter and with a smaller screen size, is more portable than the Gigabyte A7 which offers a larger screen and is significantly heavier. The Zenbook's OLED panel and higher resolution contribute to sharper, more vibrant visuals, ideal for general use and media consumption, while the A7's larger IPS display with a higher refresh rate may better suit gaming and fast-paced content. Performance-wise, the A7's more powerful graphics card provides enhanced capabilities for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming compared to the Zenbook's lower-end GPU. Despite this, the Zenbook has a longer battery life, beneficial for extended use without charging, but sacrifices some performance and screen size in exchange. Consider the Zenbook if portability, display quality, and battery life are priorities, or the A7 for better gaming, engineering tasks, and a larger screen experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.3
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X's superior panel type, resolution, and brightness provide a clearer and more vibrant display, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, its wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed graphics work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte A7's lower refresh rate, despite its adequate resolution and panel type, may lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, which are critical in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a higher resolution OLED screen, greater portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and has a superior battery life, making it well-suited for users prioritizing display quality and mobility for general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7, while also suitable for general use, features a larger screen and a high-performance CPU and GPU combination better for gaming or resource-intensive tasks, but with a tradeoff in terms of lower battery life and less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED display for crisp visuals and a capable CPU and GPU combo that balances performance with portability. The Gigabyte A7, on the other hand, offers a larger screen and a more powerful GPU in the form of the Nvidia RTX 3060, making it better for graphics-intensive engineering tasks but at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte A7 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
7.4
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Gigabyte A7 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"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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