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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a blend of portability and battery life suitable for general use and some engineering applications. It comes at a slightly lower price and includes a decent screen size with reliable performance. The Gigabyte A7, while typically more expensive, provides a larger screen and superior performance, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, thanks to its more powerful graphics card. However, it has a shorter battery life, is heavier, and may be less convenient for carrying around. Consider your primary activities: if gaming or performance-intensive tasks are a priority, the Gigabyte A7 is the more appropriate choice; if general use and portability are more important, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.4
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen, is outperformed by the Gigabyte A7 which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, benefits that make it better suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops contain the same CPU, the superior GPU and screen refresh rate on the Gigabyte A7 are the distinguishing factors for its enhanced gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte A7 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Gigabyte A7 both feature a Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM, favoring engineering and design tasks; the ASUS prioritizes portability and reliability with longer battery life and a lighter build, while the Gigabyte A7 stands out with a more powerful GPU and a high-quality, larger screen, better for graphics-intensive work but at the cost of being heavier and having shorter battery life. Portability and ease of use are greater for the ASUS due to its lightweight design and quieter operation, whereas the Gigabyte A7 offers superior performance with louder fans and heavier chassis.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Vivobook S 15's moderate resolution and brightness provide acceptable clarity and visibility, but the Gigabyte A7's higher resolution and better brightness offer a crisper, more vibrant viewing experience. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, the Vivobook's limited color gamut coverage falls short compared to the Gigabyte A7, which displays a wider range of colors more accurately. When it comes to 3D applications, both laptops don't offer the high refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals; however, the Gigabyte's superior resolution and panel technology slightly edge out the Vivobook for a somewhat better experience in those scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Gigabyte A7 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.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$945
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $945 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$945 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Vega 8 | RTX 3060 (130 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | White | 15 Color LED | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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