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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is less expensive with a larger screen and longer battery life, which might make it a good fit for those on a budget desiring a relatively larger display for comfortable viewing. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, despite being more expensive, offers stronger graphics and processing performance, making it better for tasks that demand more power like gaming or 3D rendering. The Aorus 5 also boasts a higher screen refresh rate beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Keep in mind that the Aorus 5 is lighter, enhancing portability, and has a slightly smaller screen, which may affect multitasking or media viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- The Gigabyte A7 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 and Aorus 5 are both suitable for gaming and 3D applications because they come equipped with powerful GPUs and high screen refresh rates, which are very important for rendering fast-paced visuals smoothly. While the CPU performance and screen quality also contribute to a good gaming experience and are somewhat important, they are outshone by the significance of the GPU and refresh rate in these models.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which make it a solid choice for engineering and design tasks, yet the Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, paired with a higher battery capacity, offering superior performance for more resource-intensive engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and Aorus 5 offer satisfying visuals with adequate brightness and clear image detail at their respective resolutions, which makes them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web or working with documents. In engineering and design, their displays cover a range of colors that brings precision and vibrancy needed for tasks requiring color accuracy, such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potential screen tearing during fast-paced scenes or when doing 3D rendering.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 with an AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM and a larger screen provides ample performance for general use and a satisfying visual experience due to its high screen brightness and extensive color coverage, but it has lower battery life and is less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a more powerful Intel CPU and RTX 3070 GPU, with a similar memory configuration, a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, and better portability with longer battery life, although at the cost of slightly lower display brightness and color coverage.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte A7 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.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 A7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
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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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"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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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"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."
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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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