The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a dual-screen setup and higher storage space with more RAM, ideal for multitasking and demanding software. It also has a higher resolution OLED display, better for visual tasks. Despite the Gigabyte Aorus 5's higher refresh rate screen that's beneficial for gaming, it has less storage and memory. The Aorus 5 has an RGB keyboard over the ZenBook's white backlit one and is marginally lighter, factors that gamers might prefer. If cost is crucial and you need more power and productivity features, the ASUS is favorable, while the Gigabyte might appeal more to gamers despite a higher price point. 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
Good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its top-of-the-line CPU, double the RAM, and superior OLED screen, is more suitable for demanding tasks and provides a richer visual experience, ideal for general use that benefits from high performance and premium display qualities, but it also means less portability and shorter battery life compared to more balanced options. On the contrary, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while still powerful, offers a more modest CPU and standard IPS screen, and even with better battery life and heat management, it may not match the ASUS for the most demanding applications or for users prioritizing screen quality, making it more suited for users who value a balance between performance and longevity on-the-go.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED touchscreen with superior color accuracy, supported by a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a robust GPU, making it ideal for tasks requiring sharp visuals and intense processing power. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while also equipped with a capable CPU and GPU for design work, offers a higher refresh rate screen, which can be preferred for smooth visuals during rapid prototyping or design tasks, though it has a lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.7/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Aorus 5 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
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a higher resolution and brighter display which enhances the experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, where clarity is crucial. Its color accuracy, covering a wide range of color gamuts, benefits professionals who rely on precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother visuals are critical for an optimal experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
$2,000
$2,359
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 or the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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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