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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is less expensive and offers better portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use or if you're often on the move. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, while costing more, delivers significantly higher performance particularly for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as gaming, due to its more powerful processor and advanced graphics card. However, this comes at the expense of some portability due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life. Both have good build quality and screen displays, but the Aorus has a higher refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420, with its Nvidia MX570 GPU and a screen that refreshes 60 times per second, offers fair gaming and 3D performance, which is suitable for casual or mid-range games. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with a refresh rate of 165 times per second, providing very good performance for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is considered very good for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful main processor and GPU than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420, essential for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and data analysis; it also boasts higher screen resolution and color coverage which are crucial for design precision and visuals clarity. While the Dell has a better balance between battery life and portability, making it a good choice for mobility and longer use without charging, the Gigabyte Aorus offers a substantial advantage in raw performance and screen quality, despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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.
Screen Quality
6.5
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420's display may be adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and video watching but lacks the high resolution, brightness, and superior panel type that the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers, making the latter's viewing experience generally more pleasant and vibrant. While both laptops have decent color accuracy, the Gigabyte's screen likely covers a wider range of the color spectrum, which is crucial for precision in engineering and design work. For 3D applications and gaming, the Aorus 15 may fall short due to a less-than-ideal refresh rate despite its higher resolution and quality panel, which can impact the smoothness and responsiveness needed for an immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$971
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is suitable for general use due to its respectable performance from an Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and a decent balance of portability with a relatively long battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 also fits general use well with its superior Intel i7 CPU, the same amount of RAM, a premium IPS display with higher refresh rates, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life due to its focus on high-performance tasks like intensive gaming.
Software Development
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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 Inspiron 14 5420 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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 Inspiron 14 5420
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Nick Ross | March 2023
"If laptops were food, then the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is arguably a Big Mac. There are cheaper and more expensive options, but this arguably represents the baseline of quality and value in the world of mobile computing… something that’s underlined by the attractive $1,279 price tag."
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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