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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you require a laptop with higher performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you can manage a heavier device with shorter battery life, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 excels with its robust graphics card and processor. However, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is more affordable, lighter, and offers better portability with a higher-quality screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and offering a comfortable visual experience for multimedia and routine tasks. Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for its powerhouse capabilities, but choose the ASUS Zenbook for a balance of performance and portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED's gaming and 3D performance is decent due to its integrated Intel GPU and a 120 Hz screen refresh rate, but the Gigabyte Aorus 5 excels with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher 360 Hz refresh rate, making it better suited for high-performance gaming and 3D applications. While the ASUS has a high-quality OLED screen, the Gigabyte's robust GPU and CPU pair delivers superior performance for more demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 excels in engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, as well as double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which translates into better performance for demanding applications. However, the ASUS Zenbook offers superior screen quality with its OLED display and is lighter for enhanced portability, but with less power under the hood for intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts an OLED panel with high resolution and brightness, making it excel in vibrancy and clarity, which is essential for both general use and detailed engineering work that benefits from its wide color gamuts. The Gigabyte Aorus 5's screen, while good for everyday tasks and design work, may not match the deep contrasts or color range of the OLED. However, both laptops' screens fall short for 3D and gaming due to lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for users who prioritize smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
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 Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is favored for general use due to its high-quality OLED screen with touch capability, lightweight design, and considerable battery life, which contribute to its portability and viewing experience. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its stronger CPU and double the RAM, caters to those who may require more power for multitasking, but it compromises on screen quality and portability due to its heavier weight and lower battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte Aorus 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 Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 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."
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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