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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Gigabyte A5, consider how you will use the laptop. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher end specifications and dual-screen feature which may enhance productivity, but this comes at a higher cost and with less portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 offers respectable performance at a more affordable price, making it suitable for general use and gaming, but may not be as capable for highly demanding tasks. Battery life also differs, with the ASUS typically providing less compared to the Gigabyte due to its powerful components. If you highly value portability and longer battery life for everyday tasks and occasional gaming, the Gigabyte A5 could be your choice, whereas if your work requires top-tier performance and you can afford it, the ASUS is a formidable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- The Gigabyte A5 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for general use due to its substantially better screen quality with higher resolution and OLED technology, more RAM for smoother multitasking, and a more powerful CPU, which albeit contributing to it being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the Gigabyte A5. While the Gigabyte A5 has lower performance and screen quality, it is lighter and somewhat more portable, making it a decent option for general use at a potential cost advantage.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU with a 60 Hz OLED touchscreen, ideal for high-quality visuals in gaming and 3D applications, but less suited for fast-paced games due to the lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 144 Hz IPS non-touch screen provides smoother gameplay for quick reflex games despite the lower screen pixel density and less vibrant color reproduction compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 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
8.7
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels due to its high-resolution display and great brightness, which offer crisp, vibrant experiences during everyday tasks. For engineering and design, this laptop's screens also shine because they cover a wider range of colors, which is crucial for professionals who require color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS' lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops makes fast-paced visuals less smooth, whereas the Gigabyte A5, despite having good resolution and decent brightness for general tasks, falls short in both color range for design tasks and refresh rate for gaming.
Cost
$2,000
$830
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 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 Duo 15 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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