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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and battery life are crucial for you, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is the pick, as it's lighter and offers more use on a single charge, although it's generally pricier. However, for graphic-intense tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 5, with its more robust processor and advanced graphics card, will provide the performance needed, but note you'd sacrifice some portability due to its heavier build and shorter battery life. Both laptops offer excellent screens and comparable memory and storage, but for a balance of work and high-end gaming or creative tasks, the Aero 5 stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
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 Flip S13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is crucial for such tasks, whereas the Zenbook is equipped with the integrated Intel Iris Xe, less powerful in comparison. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and high-quality displays, but for gaming and 3D the GPU plays a more significant role, giving the Aero 5 an edge.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its convertible touchscreen design and lighter weight, offers flexibility and comfort for on-the-go engineering and design tasks, though it has an integrated GPU which may not handle complex graphics as effectively. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5, though heavier, comes equipped with a more powerful dedicated GPU and a newer CPU, enhancing its ability to run demanding engineering software and offering a visually superior OLED screen, but with the tradeoff of less portability and additional weight.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.6
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a crisp image and vibrant colors due to its high resolution and panel type, making it enjoyable for daily tasks and professional design work, where precise color representation matters. The Gigabyte Aero 5's screen boasts high brightness and wide color gamuts, ensuring that engineers and designers see accurate colors and details, which is critical for their work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which hampers the gaming and 3D experience where smoother motion is essential, resulting in less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
10.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a balance between performance and portability with its efficient CPU and lightweight design, making it ideal for general use with good screen quality and long battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5, while thicker and heavier impacting its portability, provides superior performance with a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, better suited for demanding tasks, although at the expense of shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 5 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Software Development
7.6
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Gigabyte Aero 5
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The Tech Revolutionist
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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