The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its higher price, offers portability, a dual-screen setup, and is suitable for general use with good battery life and touch screen capabilities. Conversely, the Gigabyte A5, typically less expensive, provides more RAM, a powerful gaming-grade GPU, and is better for 3D rendering, machine learning, and some engineering applications, but has shorter battery life and is heavier, which may affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a lower-end integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which may limit gaming and 3D performance compared to the Gigabyte A5, which is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, both attributes that contribute to smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is favored for engineering and design due to its strong CPU and GPU, exceptional screen quality for design work, and additional screen for multitasking, but it is less portable and has a more cramped keyboard. The Gigabyte A5, on the other hand, also offers effective CPU and GPU performance necessary for engineering tasks, along with a good screen and better speaker quality, in a form factor that is less portable and has louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, and gaming and AI.
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the Gigabyte A5 for general use, considerations like panel type, resolution, and brightness are key; both laptops offer satisfactory clarity, detail, and visibility. For engineering and design tasks, accurate color representation is crucial, and both laptops have the necessary color gamuts, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate is paramount for smooth motion, and unfortunately, neither of these laptops excels in that area, leading to less than optimal experiences in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Duo 14 and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$830
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
The Gigabyte A5 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a higher-resolution screen and longer battery life, benefiting users who prioritize visual clarity and not having to charge frequently, whereas the Gigabyte A5 has more RAM which is better for multitasking and a more powerful graphics unit, making it suitable for more demanding applications and potentially better at heat management given its larger size, despite being heavier and thus less portable.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and Gigabyte A5 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 Duo 14 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
"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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