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Updated January 12, 2024·
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 will save you money and provide decent performance with good battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and a bit of multitasking. If more demanding applications like 3D design, machine learning or gaming are your priority, the Gigabyte G5, albeit at a higher cost, offers significantly better graphical performance thanks to its dedicated graphics card, along with a higher refresh rate screen for a smoother visual experience. However, the tradeoff comes in the form of reduced battery life and increased weight, which may affect its portability. Both laptops cover essential connectivity, but the Gigabyte G5 adds more ports, including those for high-speed data transfer and external displays. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Inspiron's Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe GPU and 120 Hz refresh rate. While both have similar CPUs and screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the G5 make it better suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a screen that provides decent color coverage and contrast, is geared towards engineering and design tasks that don't require intensive graphics processing. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a display with higher brightness and refresh rate, making it better suited for design work that involves more complex visualizations and 3D rendering.
Screen Quality
6.6
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Gigabyte G5 may have screens that don't stand out in brightness or resolution, and both use panel types that are adequate but not top-of-the-line, hence their fair quality. Engineering and design tasks require accurate color reproduction, and neither laptop has standout coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, limiting their screen quality for these fields. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates that can provide smoother visuals, which is vital for these activities, leading to a poor screen quality evaluation.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Gigabyte G5 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
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is favored for general use mainly due to its greater amount of RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking, better heat management for sustained performance, and its lighter weight and longer battery life boosting portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, while having a more powerful CPU and GPU for intensive tasks, falls short for general use due to less RAM impacting multitasking efficiency, shorter battery life, and lower portability owing to its heavier build.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Gigabyte G5 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
7.2
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3530 to be good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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 3530 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 54 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 | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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