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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is less expensive with a larger screen, high refresh rate for smoother visuals, but heavier, making it less portable and suitable for those on a budget who prioritize screen size and gaming performance. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs more but offers more RAM and a stronger GPU for superior 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and it is also lighter for better portability but has a smaller screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P have similar screen quality.
When considering a laptop for general use, both the Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offer screens with clear resolution and bright displays, making them suitable for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide a wide range of colors, ensuring that professionals can see their work accurately, which is critical when color fidelity can make or break a project. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these screens may not deliver the smooth visuals that high-paced games or intensive 3D modeling software demand, potentially leading to less than optimal experiences.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
7.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5, with an ample screen size, robust CPU, and quality display, serves well for general use, offering a decent balance between power and usability while having modest portability and battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's superior RAM and powerful CPU make it ideal for demanding tasks, and its high-quality screen adds to a great visual experience, though it's also less portable and has similar battery constraints.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and offers a high screen refresh rate, ideal for smoother gaming and 3D experiences; however, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P ups the ante with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU for superior gaming performance, though at a lower refresh rate. While both laptops provide quality IPS displays and decent CPUs, gamers may prefer the Alienware for its refresh rate, and professionals in 3D work may favor the Aorus for its GPU strength.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.3
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are excellent for engineering and design due to their robust CPUs and GPUs, sizable RAM, and high-quality screens. The Alienware leans more towards gaming with a slightly larger screen and high refresh rate, whereas the Aorus offers more RAM and a more powerful GPU, making it better for intensive tasks, but it's heavier which compromises portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 m17 R5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m17 R5 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.3 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.76" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware m17 R5
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Christian Hintze | January 2023
"Overall, the all-AMD system in the Alienware m17 R5 is impressive, especially the graphics performance. However, various driver issues and unnecessary inconsistencies prevent us from truly enjoying such a potent gaming machine. In addition to strong 3D performance, we particularly like the build quality, the fairly bright UHD display with high color space coverage, and the fact that the gamer is often quiet when not under load and also rather quieter than some competitors under load."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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