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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 typically comes at a lower price compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17, offering good value for gaming and general use with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. It features a larger battery but is heavier, affecting portability. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with an Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, provides better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and costs more. It's lighter than the Alienware, making it more portable, and its battery life is slightly longer. Both have 17.3-inch displays and similar storage and RAM, enhancing their comparability for users with varying priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen for software development.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are equipped with displays that offer high resolution and brightness, which are vital for clarity and visibility in general use, making them suitable for a wide range of everyday tasks. For engineering and design professionals, these laptops provide accurate color representation through wide color gamuts, ensuring that the work on-screen matches their creative vision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens' lower refresh rates may not deliver the smooth visuals demanded by fast-paced scenarios, even though their resolutions and panel types contribute positively to the overall image quality.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
7.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
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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
267.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are good for general use because they both have capable CPUs, adequate RAM for multitasking, and high-quality IPS screens with decent color coverage suitable for a variety of tasks. While the Alienware boasts slightly better battery life and robust build quality, the Aorus is more portable due to its lighter weight, and it has a slightly edge in heat management, making it suitable for longer sessions without discomfort.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.1
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and boasts a high screen refresh rate of 480Hz, which is excellent for fast-paced gaming and smooth 3D rendering. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a slightly lower refresh rate of 360Hz, but it still offers a superior gaming and 3D experience, backed by a robust CPU in the form of the Intel i7-12700H.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both equipped with high-quality screens and robust GPUs, which are crucial for engineering and design where rendering and detailed visuals are important. The Alienware offers an AMD CPU and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, while the Aorus 17 pairs an Intel CPU with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, providing slightly better performance for compute-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
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
7.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 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 m17 R5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m17 R5 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.3 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.76" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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