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Updated January 10, 2024·
If gaming is a priority, both the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 come with powerful graphics cards and processors that will handle modern games well, but the Dell has a slight edge in graphical power with its RTX 3070 Ti compared to the RTX 3070 in the Aorus. For creative professionals and engineers who need accurate color representation, the Dell offers better coverage of different color spaces, which may enhance tasks such as video editing or 3D rendering. Those needing to carry their laptop often should note the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is lighter and thus more portable than the heavier Dell. Each laptop has a high-refresh-rate screen, but the Dell's more pixels provide a sharper image, while the Aorus offers a smoother movement with a higher refresh rate. In terms of longevity away from power outlets, they offer similar battery life, so neither has a distinct advantage in that aspect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 excels in screen quality for general use due to its high-resolution display with bright colors, which provides crisp and clear visuals important for daily tasks. For engineering and design, the wide range of color gamuts offered by the Dell ensures accurate color representation, crucial for those fields. However, for gaming and 3D, the Alienware’s lower refresh rate makes fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other laptops designed specifically for those purposes, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5, although also providing good resolution and brightness for general use and decent color ranges for professional work, falls short on providing an optimal gaming experience due to a lower refresh rate similar to the Dell.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$2,359
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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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
280.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and high RAM, coupled with a superior screen quality featuring a higher resolution, great for detailed visual tasks and multitasking, but its heaviness and average battery life might limit its portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a capable Intel i7 processor and similar RAM, providing a balance of performance for everyday tasks, and while it has a lower resolution screen compared to the Dell, it compensates with better portability due to its lighter weight and comparable battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 stands out for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 9 processor, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and high-resolution IPS display, which ensures robust performance and crisp imaging needed in design applications. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 also caters well to these fields with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, but offers a higher screen refresh rate, which might be more appealing to those valuing smooth visuals, while its lighter weight makes it more portable.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
5.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 both have only fair portability.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 5
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"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."
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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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