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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is typically more affordable than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, making it a more budget-friendly option. If you are primarily using your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, office applications, and streaming, the Dell may suffice. However, if you require high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X will deliver significantly better results but at a higher cost. The Aorus is also likely to have a shorter battery life due to more powerful hardware and may be less portable than the Dell due to potentially heavier and bulkier design considerations that come with high-performance machines. Choose the Dell for cost savings and general use, and the Gigabyte for demanding applications, accepting the tradeoffs in price, portability, and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X outperforms the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics and higher screen refresh rate, leading to smoother visuals and better handling of complex graphics. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron has modest gaming capabilities with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, which could be less suitable for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X surpasses the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and data simulations; the Aorus has a high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU while the Inspiron settles for a mid-range Intel i5 and integrated graphics. Additionally, the Aorus 15X offers a higher resolution and refresh rate screen, which provides clearer and more fluid visuals, an important aspect for design precision, though it may be less portable than the lighter and thinner Inspiron.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.2
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.6
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with fair screen quality for general use, likely offers a decent resolution and acceptable brightness but might lack superior panel technology, affecting viewing angles and color reproduction. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is key, its fair screen quality suggests it covers a moderate range of color gamuts but may not compete with higher-end displays. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X's poor suitability for Gaming and 3D is due to its lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for the smooth visuals required despite having a very good resolution and panel type for other uses.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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