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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is generally less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and offers solid performance for general use, longer battery life, and good portability. It's a suitable choice if you prioritize a lighter, more compact laptop for daily tasks and casual use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications, and is a better fit for intensive gaming, thanks to a more powerful GPU and a higher RAM capacity. However, it has shorter battery life and is heavier, which makes it less portable. 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 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P delivers a better gaming experience with its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 300Hz compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420's modest Nvidia MX570 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. The Aorus 15P's specs make it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, while the Inspiron's hardware is better for less-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is more suitable for engineering and design due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, more RAM, and a stronger main processor, which provide superior performance for demanding tasks, despite being less portable and having a lower screen resolution compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420. The Dell, however, offers a higher resolution display with better pixel density and portability, making it a good choice for design work that benefits from clearer images and easier carrying, despite having a less powerful GPU and processor than the Aorus 15P.
Screen Quality
6.5
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but it may not be as vibrant as higher-end displays. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P provides good clarity and brightness for daily activities and also benefits from a higher screen resolution, which enhances its appeal for general use and productivity. However, for more specialized tasks like engineering and design, while both laptops display a range of colors, they may not cover the full color gamuts preferred for professional color work, and for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's screen refreshes quickly enough to deliver the smooth motion that gamers and 3D designers often seek.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$971
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is praised for its long battery life and light weight, making it highly portable for on-the-go use; however, its performance is limited compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which, with its higher-end CPU and GPU, excels in demanding tasks but is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 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."
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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