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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is less expensive and more portable, with longer battery life and a higher resolution touchscreen for general use. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite being heavier and more costly, offers significantly better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering, with a faster refresh rate display but no touchscreen. If long battery life and portability at a lower cost are priorities, choose the Dell. If you need higher performance for intensive tasks and gaming, and cost and weight are less concerning, the Gigabyte is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- 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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and offers a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with an Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, known for their strong performance in engineering and design software, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, offers decent performance but may not handle intensive engineering tasks as effectively. Additionally, the Aorus 17’s larger screen and higher color accuracy make it better suited for design work, even though it's less portable and has lower battery life than the Inspiron 14 7435, which also has a good screen but with less color fidelity and lower resolution.
Screen Quality
6.1
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has an adequate screen with acceptable resolution and brightness, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its higher resolution and better brightness, offers a more vivid and sharper experience. The Gigabyte Aorus 17's more extensive color gamut makes it ideal for engineering and design, providing more accurate color reproduction compared to the adequate but less vibrant display of the Dell. However, both laptops fall short for 3D and gaming due to their poorer refresh rates, although their resolutions and panel types are decent for entry-level usage.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
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 Inpsiron 14 7435 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
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 Inpsiron 14 7435 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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