The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A5 are similarly priced, but they cater to different needs. The ASUS offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, great for vibrant colors and contrast, making it ideal for general use and media consumption. It is also lightweight and portable. The Gigabyte A5, on the other hand, comes with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics chip and a higher refresh rate display, favoring 3D work, machine learning applications, and gaming. However, the Gigabyte is heavier and may not be as convenient to carry around. If battery life is a concern, it is important to consider that the device with a more powerful GPU may drain its battery faster. Consider what you prioritize most: display quality and portability, or graphical performance for demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is better suited for these activities than the ASUS's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the Gigabyte A5 has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals which is a key factor for gaming and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
8.0 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 OLED and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.6/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use and engineering design, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with its high resolution, bright display, and wide color coverage, which ensures sharp, vibrant, and accurate color representation, benefiting tasks like photo editing and graphic design. The Gigabyte A5, while offering satisfactory visuals for everyday tasks and some level of design work, may not match the Zenbook's superior OLED technology that provides better contrasts and color depth. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in gaming and real-time rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is suitable for engineering and design use due to its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, providing excellent color accuracy and contrast which are crucial for design work, although it has less RAM compared to the Gigabyte A5 which is also suitable for engineering due to its ample RAM and powerful NVIDIA GPU, offering better performance for computation-intensive tasks and 3D work. In terms of portability, the lighter and slimmer ASUS is easier to carry around than the slightly heavier Gigabyte, which may also exhibit better performance in terms of hardware due to a higher capacity battery.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A5 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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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