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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or demanding creative tasks and don't mind a heavier, less portable machine, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 could be the better choice with its powerful graphics card. However, it tends to be pricier and doesn't offer as much battery life. On the other hand, if you need a laptop that is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life for everyday use, like browsing and office applications, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus could be the better option, despite not being as suited for intensive gaming or 3D work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2240 x 1400
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 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a screen that offers an exceptionally high refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, while it has a capable CPU and good screen quality, lacks the advanced gaming graphics card and has a lower screen refresh rate, which makes it less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Aorus 5.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have screens that provide clear images and vibrant colors, making them suitable for general activities like browsing and video streaming, thanks to their adequate resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who require accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work will find them suitable. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from smoother visuals, the lower refresh rates on these models make them less ideal, as they can't display as many frames per second compared to models designed with high refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$808
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $808 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is well-suited for general use with its solid processor, ample RAM, and high screen quality, along with good battery life and portability, making it ideal for users needing a balance between performance and mobility. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 also offers a comparable CPU and RAM, but with a focus on gaming-oriented features like a high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated graphics card, at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life, appealing to users who prioritize performance over portability.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus in engineering and design use due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU which is crucial for graphics-intensive tasks, despite having a smaller storage capacity. While both laptops share the same CPU and RAM, which are very important for such workloads, the Aorus 5's high refresh rate display could be beneficial for smooth visual transitions though it comes at the cost of higher weight and bulkiness, affecting portability.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.7
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Plus and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$808 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
Gigabyte Aorus 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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