Gigabyte Aorus 5
Gigabyte Aorus 5
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.5/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.9/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.2/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.7/10
BATTERY: Fair—6.5/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.7/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.5/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is a premium laptop with a robust main processor and a high-performance graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. Although it has a high-refresh rate screen, which is great for fast-paced games and videos, its battery life is on the shorter side, which could be a limitation for those needing to work on the go. The laptop is relatively heavy, impacting its portability, but it comes with a decent sized screen and a full keyboard including a numeric pad, which is beneficial for productivity. The Aorus 5 runs Windows 11 Home and supports a variety of ports including USB-C and HDMI but doesn't have USB-C charging. If high performance for graphically demanding tasks is a priority and portability and battery life are secondary concerns, the Aorus 5 is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High-performance Intel i7 processor
- Nvidia RTX 3070 for gaming, 3D work
- High-refresh-rate screen for smooth visuals
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
- Supports ethernet and multiple display outputs
Cons
- Moderate battery life of about 5 hours
- Heavyweight at over 5 pounds
- No touchscreen capability
- Not compact, has considerable size
Ratings by Category
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Engineering & Design:4.5
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Gaming & AI:4.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU ideal for gaming and 3D applications, and it also features a screen with a high refresh rate of 360 Hz, which ensures smooth motion and superior responsiveness during fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Content Creation:4.3
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.3
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
General Use:4.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 CPU and ample RAM, which is beneficial for smoothly running multiple applications and handling everyday tasks. While it has a quality IPS screen for clear and vibrant visuals, its moderate battery life and fair portability score suggest it's more suited for use in fixed locations rather than frequent travel.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Software Development:4.1
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:3.7
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Battery Life:3.5
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | ||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | ||
Width | 14" | ||
Depth | 10" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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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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