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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 is more affordable and offers solid performance for general use and gaming, thanks to a reliable processor and capable graphics card. Its display is decent for gaming and everyday tasks. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while similarly priced, features a larger screen and higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for intensive gaming and fast-paced visuals. With a beefier battery and advanced graphics card, it caters well to demanding graphical tasks but is slightly heavier, affecting portability. For general engineering usage both are comparable, but consider the Aorus 7 for its gaming edge and the Dell G15 for balanced performance and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop like the Dell G15 5520 with its adequate resolution and brightness level offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks; however, its lower refresh rate might be less suitable for gaming or 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. The Gigabyte Aorus 7's screen fares better in general use due to superior brightness and crisp visuals, aiding in tasks like web browsing and document editing. Both screens have limitations for engineering and design professionals who need wide color gamuts for accurate color work, and neither excels in 3D tasks where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluid motion and rendering.
Cost
$1,000
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a solid balance for general use with a faster CPU and ample storage, plus good screen quality and keyboard, but its heavier weight and bulk could be a hinderance for portability compared to lighter laptops. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 provides a larger screen and excellent speaker and screen color quality for an immersive experience, though it comes with a smaller storage capacity and a slightly less powerful CPU, but still maintains a reasonable battery life for general use. Both have sufficient RAM for smooth multitasking and comparable battery life for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Dell G15 5520 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell G15 5520 features a strong GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it suitable for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 also includes a powerful GPU and a high refresh rate screen alongside a competent CPU and high-quality display, ensuring a great gaming experience with vivid visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell G15 5520 is praised for engineering and design work due to its powerful combination of an Intel i7 processor, a robust Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and a high-resolution IPS display, which provide excellent multitasking power and visual accuracy. Comparatively, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a larger screen and an even more potent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, but with a slightly less powerful Intel i5 processor, making it equally adept for detailed design tasks, with the tradeoff being slightly less CPU processing prowess. Additionally, factors like heavier weight and sizable screens on both models make them less than ideal for frequent mobility.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.5
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell G15 5520 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 G15 5520 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell G15 5520
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
Gigabyte Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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