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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A5 offers a balance of performance and pricing, beneficial for general usage and capable of handling gaming; however, it has a standard screen and less storage. The Aero 5 costs a bit more but comes with a significantly better OLED display, ideal for creative professionals and engineering tasks that benefit from higher screen resolution and color accuracy, and it has double the storage space. While both have robust graphics cards, the Aero 5's is more powerful, offering an advantage for 3D tasks, machine learning, and more demanding games. The Aero 5 also has a larger battery capacity, which could mean longer usage time, yet both are relatively heavy, impacting portability. Choose the A5 for a more budget-friendly option with solid performance or the Aero 5 for superior screen quality, storage, and more powerful hardware suited for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A5 with its solid CPU and RAM is a practical option for seamless general use, and the higher storage capacity makes it quite versatile, but it is slightly less portable and has a lower screen quality compared to the Gigabyte Aero 5, which boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, exceptional screen quality thanks to its OLED display, better battery life, but at a loss of some portability and it comes at a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A5's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz refresh rate screen provide solid performance and fluid visuals for gaming and 3D applications, but the Gigabyte Aero 5 steps up with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an OLED screen, although with a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, delivering enhanced graphic details and color quality suitable for more demanding gaming and creative work.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Gigabyte A5, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and RTX 3060 GPU, has good performance, but the Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU, ensuring very good performance in engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.0
7.9
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5's screen offers satisfactory resolution and brightness for daily tasks and professional work like engineering and design, but it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its superior color accuracy covering wider color gamuts, is excellent for tasks demanding precise color representation, making it suitable for designers and engineers; however, its screen also falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize screen attributes that benefit general use and professional creative work over the high refresh rates essential for gaming and 3D content creation.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A5 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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