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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is more suited for those who prioritize a high-quality display and portability, with its OLED screen delivering vibrant colors and high resolution, making it a great choice for general use and media consumption. However, the Gigabyte G5 offers better performance for 3D rendering, gaming, and machine learning due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics, although it is heavier and may not have as impressive a display or battery life as the Zenbook. Therefore, if you need a laptop primarily for gaming or intensive engineering software, the Gigabyte G5 is a better fit, but if you value screen quality and portability, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED would suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and 120Hz screen on the ASUS. While the Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-quality OLED display, the dedicated GPU in the Gigabyte G5 is better suited for the demands of gaming and 3D tasks, providing smoother visuals and higher frame rates.
Software Development
7.5
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display, offering deep blacks and vibrant colors, which is excellent for both general use and professional design work that requires precise color representation, but it has a lower refresh rate not ideal for gaming or 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. The Gigabyte G5, with a more average display, provides adequate resolution, and brightness for everyday tasks and design purposes but falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that does not match the demands of high frame rate experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a higher screen quality with its OLED display and better resolution, contributing to its suitability for general use, along with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it very portable. The Gigabyte G5, while it has a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics unit making it suitable for gaming, it falls short in screen quality, weight, and battery life for general use, but does feature better heat management and speaker quality.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, designed as a premium business laptop, features a high-quality OLED screen for superior color accuracy and is equipped with an efficient processor and integrated graphics suitable for engineering tasks, though its battery capacity may limit extended use without charging. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 caters to engineering and design use with a dedicated GPU for more graphically intensive tasks and hardware features like ray tracing and DLSS, though its IPS screen offers less color coverage and lower resolution compared to the ASUS, and it's heavier, compromising portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Gigabyte G5 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 54 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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