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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo shines with its dual-screen setup, is lighter, and has better battery life, making it more suitable for multitasking and portability. The OLED screen offers vivid colors, and with its 32GB RAM, it performs well for general use and engineering applications. However, the Gigabyte Aero 5, albeit heavier with a slightly smaller battery, is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, making it superior for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Both have ample storage and high-resolution displays, but the Gigabyte's dedicated GPU and higher screen resolution edge it out for graphics-intensive tasks at the cost of portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, is highly suitable for general use, boasting a balance of performance and screen quality in a more portable package with decent battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 also features a strong CPU and a high-resolution OLED display, but with less RAM and is less portable due to its larger size and weight, though it may have a slight edge in battery duration. Both provide solid performance for everyday tasks, but the ZenBook's portability may appeal more to those who frequently move around while the Aero's larger screen might be preferred for stationary use and immersive entertainment.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped with a high refresh rate screen, which enhances gaming and 3D experiences, but its integrated GPU is less powerful compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti found in the Gigabyte Aero 5, which greatly improves gaming and 3D performance. Despite both having quality OLED screens, the Aero's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth for fast-paced action but compensates with a more capable GPU for rendering complex visuals.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.6
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's high-resolution displays and brightness lend themselves to clear and vivid images, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, where color accuracy is key. The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers similar perks with potentially better coverage of professional color gamuts, which benefits users who rely on precise color reproduction for design tasks. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which means less fluid visuals, negatively affecting experiences that require smooth motion, such as gaming and 3D modeling.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high RAM, powerful CPU, high-quality dual OLED touchscreen displays, and over 8 hours of battery life, is excellent for engineering tasks needing multitasking and visual clarity, but it's less portable due to its dual-screen design.
Content Creation
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both very 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
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
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 Pro 14 Duo 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
7.6
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,250
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 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 | 357 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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