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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is less expensive, offers a touch screen and better portability with more battery life, making it a good choice for general use and mobility. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5, while more expensive, boasts higher performance capabilities with a more powerful processor and graphics card, double the RAM and storage, ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, and intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- 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
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
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 14X OLED 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.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.7
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks and rendering, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for less demanding engineering tasks with considerable portability. The Aero 5's larger, higher resolution screen also better serves design work, though it is heavier and less portable than the Zenbook 14X OLED.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vibrant and sharp display for everyday tasks or professional design work, the Gigabyte Aero 5 offers an excellent screen with high resolution, brightness, and wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are reproduced accurately and vividly. However, for gaming or 3D applications where motion clarity is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates. The ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED, while slightly inferior to the Aero 5 for general and engineering uses because of less impressive color coverage or brightness, still delivers a high-quality screen suitable for most tasks barring fast-paced gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is great for general use because it's highly portable with decent battery life, a high-quality OLED touchscreen, and solid CPU and RAM for day-to-day tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5 also offers an excellent OLED screen and more powerful CPU and RAM, making it well-suited for heavier use, but it's less portable and has a slightly longer battery life. Both have quality keyboards and manage heat and noise well, adding to a comfortable user experience.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte Aero 5 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 Zenbook 14X OLED and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aero 5
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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"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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