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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and a high-quality touchscreen display are priorities for you, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is an excellent choice, as it is lighter and equipped with an OLED screen that offers vibrant colors and can be used as a tablet. However, if you require a laptop with robust performance for more intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Gigabyte A5, with its stronger GPU, may be better suited despite being less portable and having a lower battery life. The Gigabyte A5 also has a backlit keyboard with a number pad, advantageous for certain professional or gaming uses, while the Galaxy Book2 has a superior battery life and a quieter operation. Choose the Gigabyte A5 for performance-heavy tasks and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for everyday use, touch functionality, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.2
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and higher screen refresh rate, is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, offering a more fluid visual experience and better graphics performance compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate that is adequate for general use but less optimal for high-end gaming or 3D work. While both laptops have competent CPUs and quality screens, the Gigabyte A5's gaming-calibrated hardware gives it the edge in intensive visuals and gameplay.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 excels due to its higher resolution and brightness, making text clearer and the display easier to view in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design tasks, its superior color accuracy with wider coverage of color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that colors are reproduced more faithfully, which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and better responsiveness, which are key for these activities.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.3
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A5 boasts a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks that demand high processing and graphics performance, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360's superior screen quality, with OLED technology and higher pixel density, offers enhanced visual clarity for detailed work. The A5's larger screen and gaming-grade hardware cater to demanding software requirements, whereas the Galaxy Book2's lighter weight and 2-in-1 convertible design provide better portability and versatility for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Cost
$830
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A5 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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