If price is a significant factor, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is typically much less expensive than the Aorus 7. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, which also falls in a midrange price category, despite being pricier, offers a larger screen size suitable for tasks requiring more visual space. For performance-demanding activities like gaming or 3D tasks, both models have solid hardware, but you’d be compromising on portability due to their size and weight. Battery life may be a consideration if you often work on the go, as more powerful laptops tend to consume more battery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a satisfactory balance between resolution and brightness, making it a decent choice for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos; however, the Aorus 7 steps up with superior brightness and sharper resolution, enhancing the viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops deliver respectable color accuracy, essential for tasks that involve precision in color representation, with the Aorus 7 slightly edging out due to better coverage of professional color gamuts. For gaming and 3D applications, unfortunately, both screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a more immersive experience in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,190
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 with a high-end CPU and GPU offers robust performance for general use, featuring ample RAM, a quality IPS display, and portability; however, its battery life is limited. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, although slightly larger and less portable, provides a more vibrant display and longer battery life, also with sufficient RAM and a mid-tier CPU and GPU, making it suitable for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.8/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with an NVIDIA RTX 3070 and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a more powerful NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU with the same high refresh rate, which also makes it ideal for immersive gaming and handling 3D graphics, albeit at a slightly higher price point due to the more advanced graphics card.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
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 and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 Aorus 5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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