Gigabyte A5

Gigabyte A5
Wally Nowinski
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The Gigabyte A5, fitted with an RTX 3070 graphics card, is an effective device running on the Windows 11 Home operating system. The laptop has dimensions of 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' and a weight of 4.68 lbs, making it a suitable choice for users who desire a blend of performance and portability. It features a number pad, which is a useful addition for users involved in data entry or finance-related tasks.

Powered by a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and 16 GB of RAM, the Gigabyte A5 exhibits solid performance across a variety of applications. Its gaming and creative scores suggest a strong capacity for graphics-intensive workloads, supported by the RTX 3070 graphics card. The laptop offers 512 GB of storage space, with the provision of two RAM slots and two storage slots for potential upgrades or expansion in the future.

The 15.6" IPS screen of the Gigabyte A5 delivers a resolution of 1920 x 1080, providing clear and crisp visuals. Its 240Hz refresh rate contributes to smooth and fluid visual experiences, particularly important in gaming and video editing tasks. The laptop provides a range of connectivity options, including three USB Type-A ports, one USB-C port, and three display outputs. While it does not support USB-C charging, it does include Ethernet capabilities. The battery life is estimated at 6.5 hours, with a battery capacity of 49 Wh, supporting moderate periods of use away from power sources.

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.

Gigabyte A5 Features

GENERAL

Price
$1,749
Brand
Gigabyte
Year Released
2022
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1''
Weight
4.68 lbs

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
CPU Score
7.7/10
Graphics
RTX 3070
GPU Score
9.2/10
Total GPU Power
140 Watts

SCREEN

Resolution
1920 x 1080
Diagonal Size
15.6"
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Technology
IPS
Refresh Rate
240Hz

PORTS

USB Type-A
3
USB-C
1
USB-C Charging
No
Display Outputs
3
Thunderbolt
No
Ethernet
Yes

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
49 Wh

OTHER HARDWARE

Webcam
720p
Number Pad
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
Fan Noise Score
4/10

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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."

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