GIGABYTE G5vsHuawei MateBook 16

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE G5
G5

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE G5's performance is disappointing, failing to meet expectations despite a high-end processor and GPU.
The GIGABYTE G5's build quality is unimpressive, making its premium price hard to justify.
The GIGABYTE G5 display is merely functional, lacking vibrant colors and even backlight.
The GIGABYTE G5 boasts an RTX 4060 GPU, Core i5 CPU, and ample 16GB RAM capacity.
Huawei
Huawei MateBook 16
MateBook 16

Quick Stats

The Huawei MateBook 16 delivers impressive performance with its custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset onboard.
The Huawei MateBook 16 boasts exceptional build quality that is sturdy, visually appealing, and confidently premium.
The Huawei MateBook 16 boasts a top-notch display with vibrant colors and sharp details overall.
The Huawei MateBook 16 boasts a custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset with impressive processor capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE G5
Winner
#499
Huawei MateBook 16
#504
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE G5
#169
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16
#774
Display
GIGABYTE G5
#670
Huawei MateBook 16
#83
Winner
Performance
GIGABYTE G5
#320
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16
#618
Build
GIGABYTE G5
#590
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16
#677
Features
GIGABYTE G5
#356
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16
#468

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE G5
Huawei Huawei MateBook 16
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 8000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10870H
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 105W)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 35/45W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

GIGABYTE G5

Strengths

The laptop has a relatively good performance, despite some issues.
You can play any existing game at 60fps or more on this laptop at 1080P or even at 1440p if the vram is not getting an issue.
The RTX 4060 has a 2GB bigger V-RAM size of 8GB and uses around 10 to 20W less than some other games.
The laptop's screen is safe to say that you can play any existing game until today with 60fps or more on this laptop at 1080P or even at 1440p.

Weaknesses

The cons of the GIGABYTE G5 are just too noticeable.
The speakers are horrible, making it a poor choice for music and video streaming.
The battery run times are short, making it inconvenient to use on-the-go.
The laptop often sells with only 8GB of RAM, which is not enough for demanding applications.

Huawei MateBook 16

Strengths

Huawei MateBook 16 has a nice weight and chunk to it, giving you optimism that there's more to this than just looking nice.
The performance is great, with the all-new custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H seven nanometer chipset, making it possible for long gaming sessions and moderate to advanced 4k multi-layered video editing.
You can have multiple browser tabs open at once, which always gets missed on laptop reviews.
Windows 11 runs smoothly out of the box, with a whole host of juicy upgrades, including a revamped start menu, search icon, and recommended feature.
The new AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset is significantly more powerful than Ryzen 5s and Ryzen 3's.
Huawei MateBook 16 has a wide enough screen to fit the same size content as movies, with black bars at the top and bottom when not watching videos.
Multiple browser tabs can be open simultaneously
The new AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset is a beast, making it possible for long gaming sessions and some moderate to advanced video editing tasks.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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GIGABYTE G5

The GIGABYTE G5 is an RTX 4060-powered laptop that promises impressive gaming performance, but does it deliver? This device boasts a 17-inch display with a high refresh rate and a powerful Intel Core i5 processor. However, concerns arise regarding its loud fan noise, CPU throttling issues due to poor cooling, mediocre screen quality, and short battery life. Is the G5's performance worth the drawbacks, or is it simply not worth the investment?

Huawei MateBook 16

The Huawei MateBook 16 is an impressive laptop that boasts a sleek design and robust performance. Powered by the custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset, this device delivers seamless gaming sessions and moderate to advanced video editing capabilities. With 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, multitasking is a breeze. The laptop's unique aspect ratio, while polarizing some users, provides an expanded screen real estate for those who value productivity over cinematic experience.

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