The Gigabyte A5 and A7 both feature the same GPU and have similar storage and RAM, making them both suitable for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and even gaming. However, if you prioritize a larger screen and slightly better performance for engineering tasks, go for the A7; just note that it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the A5. On the other hand, the A5 is more portable and costs less, but has a smaller screen and slightly lower performance for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
The Gigabyte A7 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 and the Gigabyte A7 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A5 and A7 offer screens with suitable resolution and brightness, making text clear and videos vibrant, which is sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing the internet or working on documents. In engineering and design, the color accuracy and range of colors displayed are critical to ensure the work is as intended, which these laptops provide with their color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion and response times; these laptops fall short here, making them less ideal for fast-paced gaming or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Gigabyte A5 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
The Gigabyte A7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 is suitable for general use due to its balance of a capable AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a quality IPS screen, decent battery life, and relatively high portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 also offers suitability for general use with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a larger screen but trades off with lower battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
7.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A5 and A7 are suitable for gaming and 3D applications thanks to their powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPUs and high screen refresh rates. While the A5 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and has a smaller screen, making it more portable, the A7 features a more advanced AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a larger display, providing enhanced performance and screen real estate at the expense of greater weight.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for content creation.
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
7.0/10
7.0/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A5 and Gigabyte A7 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 Gigabyte A5 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
"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."
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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