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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A5 is usually less expensive and offers decent gaming performance with a Ryzen 5 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, but if you need higher performance for engineering tasks, more storage space, and better screen resolution and color accuracy, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 with its Intel i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card might be worth the extra cost. However, the Aorus 15 typically comes at a higher price. Both laptops have a similar size and weight, with the Aorus 15 having a slight edge in portability. Keep in mind the balance between the A5's cost-effectiveness and the Aorus 15's advanced features when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- 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
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A5 offers solid performance for general use with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and RTX 3060 graphics, paired with a 1080p screen and sufficient RAM, making it a competent all-rounder with acceptable portability and battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 steps up with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and RTX 3070 Ti graphics, a sharper 1440p display, and a larger battery, catering to more demanding tasks but with a slight tradeoff in portability due to its higher weight and marginally larger dimensions.
Gaming and AI
7.1
8.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Gigabyte A5 offers solid gaming performance with a capable GPU that handles most games well, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers a smoother and more immersive gaming experience, making it a better fit for serious gamers who prioritize visuals and fluidity. While both laptops have good processors and decent screens, the enhancements in the Aorus 15 make it stand out for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.4
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 Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 outperforms the Gigabyte A5 in engineering and design tasks primarily due to a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the storage capacity, and a higher resolution screen, which contribute significantly to faster processing, better graphics rendering, and sharper image quality. However, the Aorus 15 is slightly heavier and thicker, reducing its portability and possibly making it less comfortable to use for extended periods outside a fixed workspace.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
7.0
7.6
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
In general use, a good screen combines clarity and brightness, so the Gigabyte A5's resolution and brightness meet everyday needs well, but the Aorus 15's higher screen caliber provides an even more crisp and vibrant viewing experience. For engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and the Aorus 15's superior color gamut coverage ensures more precise color work compared to the A5. However, when it comes to 3D and gaming, the refresh rate becomes critical for smooth visuals, and both laptops fall short in this regard, making them less suitable for fast-paced, high-frame-rate content.
Cost
$830
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 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 Gigabyte A5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A5 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 9.6" | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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