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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers premium build quality, higher color space coverage beneficial for creative professionals, and a touch screen. Expect slightly less portability due to its weight. The Gigabyte Aero 5 is a better fit for gaming with a more powerful graphics card and excellent screen quality, but has a lower battery capacity and no touch screen. Both laptops handle general use, engineering tasks, and 3D/machine learning workloads well with their powerful processors and ample memory, but the Aero 5 outperforms the ASUS slightly in overall 3D rendering and engineering performance due to its GPU. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- The Gigabyte Aero 5 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X provides a sharp, bright display and good color accuracy making it appealing for general use and suitable for engineering and design where accurate colors are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate diminishes its appeal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is key. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in offering vibrant and precise color representation that is essential for both general use and professional design tasks, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts a higher pixel density and better keyboard quality, making it attractive for general use where screen clarity and typing comfort are prized, but its battery life and portability are just adequate. The Gigabyte Aero 5, while also featuring a sharp display and sufficient RAM and CPU for everyday tasks, edges ahead with slightly better speaker quality and gaming appearance but falls short in portability and keyboard quality, which could affect its overall user experience in general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz, offers competent performance for gaming and 3D applications but may lag behind in action-packed scenes. Comparatively, the Gigabyte Aero 5 is more proficient in these tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and equally important, it also has a refresh rate of 60Hz that ensures smoother on-screen motion.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both equipped with high-performing CPUs, ample RAM, and robust GPUs, which are essential for engineering and design software; additionally, they feature high-quality OLED screens with broad color coverage and high resolution for detailed visual work. The Zenbook provides a premium build with a higher contrast ratio and better portability, while the Aero 5 stands out with a slightly more powerful GPU and additional RAM and storage slots for expandability, though it has a bulkier build and lower portability score.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,250
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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