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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in high-resolution display quality and has a robust build, making it a great choice for creative professionals who need top-notch visuals and can handle a heavier, less portable laptop. Conversely, the Gigabyte A5 provides greater value for money with satisfactory performance for general use and gaming, but it has a less impressive display and build quality. The A5 also has a higher refresh rate, better for fast-paced gaming, while the ASUS offers better performance for engineering and creative applications that require high color accuracy and resolution. If top-tier performance and display for creative work are priorities and within your budget, go with the ASUS; if you're looking for a capable laptop that's more cost-effective and gaming-oriented, the Gigabyte A5 is a suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- The Gigabyte A5 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is considered very good for general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, more storage, and superior performance from its Intel i7 processor, but it has lower portability because it's heavier and slightly larger. Conversely, the Gigabyte A5, while also good for general use with a competent AMD Ryzen processor and sufficient RAM, has a lower-resolution screen and less storage but is lighter, making it more portable.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior performance for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a vastly superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for detail-oriented tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 provides a solid performance with a competent CPU and GPU combination, but its screen quality and lesser amount of storage space might not meet the demands of more intensive design work, though it comes with the advantage of being slightly more portable.
Content Creation
8.5
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 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
8.2
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A5 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers higher resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use as these features enhance visual clarity and user experience. For engineering and design purposes, this laptop's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for professionals in these fields. Conversely, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of motion and responsiveness that is critical for these activities.
Cost
$1,300
$830
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.1
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its high-resolution OLED display for vibrant colors and deep contrasts, but with a lower refresh rate which could limit the smoothness in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 features a significantly higher screen refresh rate which is great for gaming responsiveness, but pairs it with a standard Full HD IPS display, meaning the color quality and contrasts may not be as striking as on the Zenbook Pro 16X.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte A5 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 Pro 16X and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"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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