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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Aero 5, being less expensive, offers great visuals with an OLED display and higher resolution, making it superior for creative tasks like photo and video editing. However, it is less suitable for fast-paced gaming due to its lower refresh rate. The Aorus 5, while pricier, has a high refresh rate IPS screen beneficial for gaming but lacks the Aero's display colors and resolution, which might make it less appealing for color-sensitive work. Both laptops are equivalent in processor and RAM, giving similar performance in general use and engineering applications, but battery life on the Aero is better, enhancing portability for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.9
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
8.6
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When comparing the Gigabyte Aero 5 and Aorus 5 for general use, the Aero's superior panel type, higher resolution, and brightness make for a more vibrant and clearer display. For engineering and design tasks, the Aero 5's broader color gamuts, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensure more accurate color representation, which is crucial for this type of work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its shortcomings in refresh rate, which is paramount for smooth visuals, the Aero 5 still falls behind due to the lower priority of its resolution and panel type for these specific tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,250
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 with its superior screen quality—featuring an OLED display with high resolution—is ideal for tasks that demand visual precision, while its ample storage makes it well-suited for general use. In contrast, the Aorus 5, while still offering good performance with the same CPU and RAM, has a lower battery life and screen quality, making it less optimal for long bouts of use without charging, but it compensates with better heat management and speaker quality for a comfortable use experience.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.9
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for gaming and 3D applications because it has a higher-end GPU, the RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher quality OLED screen with better resolution, color coverage, and contrast, all of which are crucial for an immersive visual experience. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 also offers solid gaming performance with the RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother gameplay, although its screen quality, while good, doesn't match the Aero 5's and is less suitable for tasks where utmost color accuracy and detail are key.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is equipped with a high-resolution OLED screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design work where color accuracy and graphical performance are crucial. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 also offers solid performance with a similar CPU and a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, but prioritizes a high refresh rate IPS screen, which may appeal to users who also value smooth visuals in fast-paced applications.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Aero 5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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The Tech Revolutionist
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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Can Buy or Not
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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