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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers more storage and RAM, a better processor for heavy tasks, and a larger, higher-quality screen suitable for creative work, but costs more and is heavier, impacting portability. The Gigabyte G5 has a lesser processor capacity, less RAM, and lower storage, but a more powerful graphics card suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. It has a higher screen refresh rate, making fast-paced content smoother, costs less, and is lighter for easier travel. The Zenbook’s battery will last longer, while the G5 is more tailored for gaming aesthetics and connectivity with an Ethernet port and colorful keyboard lighting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 excels in general use due to its superior CPU, larger RAM, and better screen quality, while also offering a balance of portability with decent battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, despite being suitable for general tasks, falls short with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, impacting its overall user experience for more intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is 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
7.2
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's higher resolution and superior brightness provide crisp and vivid visuals, important for activities like browsing and video watching, whereas the Gigabyte G5's lower resolution and brightness may not deliver as clear or vibrant an experience. For engineering and design tasks, the Zenbook Pro 17 offers wider color gamuts, ensuring a more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed design work, while the G5's color range is somewhat limited in comparison. The gaming and 3D experience may not be ideal on either laptop since both have poor refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and gameplay, although the ASUS's higher resolution still offers better detail in static images.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
$1,500
$868
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.3
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 60Hz screen, is less suited for the fastest-paced gaming compared to the Gigabyte G5, which sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high 144Hz screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better gaming performance. However, the ASUS has a larger screen and better screen quality, which may benefit 3D work and more casual gaming experiences.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte G5 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 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 17 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 9 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 54 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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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