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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A5, with a lower midrange price and typically much lower expenses, might appeal to those who need a balance between gaming performance and budget, featuring decent graphics capabilities and a high-refresh display for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 stands out for creative professionals and demanding users with its powerful processor and ample storage, although it comes with a higher price tag and potentially reduced portability due to its size and weight. Consider the Gigabyte A5 for cost-efficient gaming and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for high-end creative or engineering work that demands significant performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the Gigabyte A5, which enhances multitasking and demanding applications, and its high screen quality with better color coverage suits professionals needing color accuracy. However, the Gigabyte A5 is more compact and lighter making it more portable, and even with a lower battery capacity than the ASUS, it still maintains adequate battery life for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is well-suited for engineering and design because of its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, higher RAM capacity for multitasking, and its high-quality screen with broader color coverage, which is vital for accurate visual work. While the Gigabyte A5 also targets similar uses with a strong Nvidia RTX GPU suitable for complex graphics tasks and ample RAM, its lesser screen quality and smaller battery size may limit intensive work sessions, but it compensates with a higher refresh rate screen, favorable for fluid visuals.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte A5 both provide clear and vivid displays with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, allowing for precise color work and detailed graphics, which are essential for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or high-frame-rate content.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Cost
$1,500
$830
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.1
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60hz, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming compared to the Gigabyte A5, which includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144hz for smoother gameplay.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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