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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-quality OLED display, is lighter, and has an overall higher portability. It also utilizes integrated graphics that are sufficient for general use but not ideal for graphically intensive tasks. The Gigabyte A7 features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, making it better suited for 3D rendering, machine learning applications, and gaming, although it is heavier and less portable. Each has its strengths: ASUS for everyday use and light workloads, and Gigabyte for more demanding software and gaming, albeit with a tradeoff in portability and battery life. Consider what you value most in usage and portability when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- 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
3.7/10
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has an adequate GPU for gaming and an OLED screen with a decent refresh rate, but the Gigabyte A7 has a superior dedicated Nvidia GPU and higher refresh rate IPS screen, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications. While the Zenbook does have a higher resolution display, the A7's gaming-optimized hardware renders it more capable for gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED excels due to its high-resolution OLED screen which provides vibrant colors and deep blacks along with solid brightness, making text sharp and videos pop. In engineering and design, the ASUS's superior OLED display covers a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented, which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte A7's lower refresh rate makes it less suitable compared to alternatives with faster screens that provide smoother motion and better responsiveness for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 OLED and Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED shines in portability and screen quality, with a lightweight build and an exceptional display, making it suitable for on-the-go use and media consumption, whereas the Gigabyte A7, with ample RAM and a robust CPU, caters well to demands of multitasking and higher processing power, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. The Zenbook also offers a quieter and cooler experience which can be important in shared spaces or for extended use, while the A7’s advantage lies in its superior gaming capabilities due to a more powerful graphics card which also contributes to greater operating noise and heat.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers superb screen quality with its OLED display that provides high brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for detailed engineering and design work; however, it has less RAM than the Gigabyte A7, which may be more suitable for multitasking and resource-intensive applications due to its higher RAM and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU. While the ASUS is more portable and has a better screen, the Gigabyte A7 compensates with its performance capabilities and additional hardware features like ray tracing and DLSS, which are beneficial for engineering simulations and graphic-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 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
7.5
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 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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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 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 | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"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."
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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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