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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers better performance, a high-quality OLED screen with touch capability, and a larger battery, making it suitable for intensive tasks like engineering or creative work. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte G5, which is more portable and affordable. The G5 also provides solid performance with a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals in gaming but compromises on screen resolution and color accuracy. Depending on your needs, if portability and cost are priorities, the Gigabyte G5 is the better choice, but for higher performance and screen quality, opt for the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X. 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
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- The Gigabyte G5 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a superior experience for general use with its higher resolution OLED screen, more RAM, and a powerful CPU, which contribute to better multitasking and visual quality, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than some might prefer. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte G5, while lighter and significantly more affordable, is equipped with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, and its display quality is adequate for general tasks but does not match the vividness of the Zenbook, also it suffers from a shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, potent i7 processor, superior RAM and RTX 3060 graphics, offering vibrant colors and strong performance suitable for demanding tasks. The Gigabyte G5, while also competent for such tasks, provides a standard IPS screen and a capable yet less powerful i5 processor and RTX 4060 graphics, making it a more affordable but slightly less optimal choice for intensive design work.
Content Creation
8.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharpness for activities like browsing or watching videos, the Asus Zenbook Pro 16X's higher resolution and quality panel offers superior visual fidelity, making it excellent for general use. Designers and engineers will appreciate the Zenbook's wide color gamut coverage, necessary for precise color work, but gamers looking for smooth motion will find both laptops' lower refresh rates less than ideal for 3D gaming, with the Gigabyte G5 offering a compromise without particularly excelling in any area.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,300
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.3
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Gigabyte G5 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 G5 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 G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 54 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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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