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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is a more budget-friendly option that offers decent performance for everyday tasks, but if you're looking for higher performance, especially for gaming or demanding applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out with a more powerful processor and advanced graphics card. However, the Aorus 5 is also heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. The Inspiron is lighter and may last longer on a single charge, making it a better fit for on-the-go use and general computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
- 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
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
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 15 3511 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for fast-paced visuals and rendering. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511, equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate, provides a fair experience, sufficient for less demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is suitable for engineering and design tasks with its capable CPU and onboard graphics, but the Gigabyte Aorus 5 outclasses it with a higher-tier CPU and a dedicated high-end GPU, providing greater performance for more demanding design and engineering applications. While both have quality screens, the Aorus 5's better screen colors and higher refresh rate offer a more vibrant and fluid visual experience, although the increased power it requires reduces portability compared to the lighter Inspiron 15 3511.
Screen Quality
6.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
230.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and applications common in general use, but its narrower color gamut makes it less ideal for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is key. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a higher quality display that caters well to the precision needed for engineering and design work thanks to its better coverage of color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation. However, for 3D and gaming, where fast-paced visuals are crucial, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth motion rendering compared to screens with higher refresh rates designed for such demands.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a price of $580 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
230.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511, with its ample RAM and capable CPU, offers a balance of performance and efficiency for everyday tasks, complemented by a quality screen and sufficient battery life for portability. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, while equipped with a high-performance CPU and superior GPU ideal for more demanding applications, has less battery life and is heavier, thus less portable, but benefits from a high-quality screen and better heat management suitable for both general use and gaming.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
7.3
7.3
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 15 3511 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 230 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
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Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3511) is a solid, if unremarkable, 15-inch budget laptop. It improves on many of the issues we had with the previous 3505 model, and with the inclusion of Windows 11, the 3511 is already a step above its competition. The lack of a USB-C port, the subpar speakers, and the dim display are drawbacks to factor in, but it's still one of the better 15-inch budget laptops on the market, especially when you consider it's under $400."
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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