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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are similarly priced, both offering 512 GB of storage, 16 GB of RAM, and high-end GPUs suitable for intensive gaming and demanding tasks like 3D rendering or engineering. The Dell has an AMD Ryzen processor and a 15.6-inch display with a higher resolution, which gives you a crisper image and more screen real estate for multitasking, and it's great for fast-paced games with its higher refresh rate. On the other hand, the Gigabyte with an Intel processor has a larger 17.3-inch screen, albeit at a lower resolution, which may be preferable for an immersive gaming experience and could also be easier on the eyes when working. It also has a longer battery life making it a bit more suitable for extended use off the charger. Both laptops have a premium build quality and cooling systems that handle heat well, but keep in mind that their size and weight affect portability—carrying either will be noticeable due to their heft. If portability isn't a concern and you value screen size and battery life, the Gigabyte might be the better option. However, if you prefer higher screen resolution and performance for tasks with high graphical demands, the Dell should be your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7, with its higher resolution and bright display, provides clear and vivid visuals making it attractive for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where color accuracy is key. However, its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is crucial. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a similarly good display for regular and professional tasks, but like the Alienware, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that doesn't meet the high standards required for optimal performance in these areas.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$2,329
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both provide considerable power for general use due to their robust CPUs and ample RAM, supporting a wide range of tasks with ease. The Alienware m15 R7 stands out for its higher resolution and refresh rate screen, enhancing visual experience, while the Aorus 17G offers a superior keyboard and larger battery, promoting longer use and comfort, albeit both are not the most portable and have moderate battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.5
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen that refreshes at 240 times per second, providing smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering capabilities. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G also suits gaming and 3D tasks with an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 300 times per second, offering exceptionally fluid visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware m15 R7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers higher screen quality with a greater resolution for detailed design work, and a powerful CPU and GPU combination that excels in engineering applications, while its portability is compromised due to weight and size.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware m15 R7
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
Gigabyte Aorus 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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