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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the tradeoffs between the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X: the Dell is less expensive, more portable, and silent in operation, making it suited for general use and budget-conscious buyers. The Gigabyte Aorus offers higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering uses, better screen resolution, a higher refresh rate suitable for intensive gaming, and additional features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS but comes with extra weight and a higher price tag. If high-end gaming or professional tasks aren't your priority, the Dell provides a balance of affordability and performance. However, if you require top-tier graphics and processing power, and don't mind spending more, the Gigabyte Aorus is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which provides smoother visuals and can be an advantage in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a much less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but falls short for intensive gaming and high-detail 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
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 16 5620 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with its capable processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for engineering and design, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in this area due to its more advanced processor and high-end dedicated graphics card, providing exceptional performance that caters exceptionally well to demanding engineering and design software that relies heavily on CPU and GPU power. While both laptops have high-quality screens, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a higher resolution and refresh rate, enhancing the visual experience for intricate design work, though its additional power and features make it heavier and potentially less portable than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen may not be as sharp or vivid due to its resolution and brightness levels, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X's higher resolution and brightness provide a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience. In engineering and design tasks, the Aorus 15X likely delivers more accurate and true-to-life colors, given its superior color gamut coverage, an important factor for professionals who need precision in their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates are not as high as dedicated gaming laptops, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with moderate processing power and a high-quality display suited for everyday tasks, offering good portability and battery life, making it a solid choice for general use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X includes a top-tier processor and superior graphics capabilities, along with a higher resolution display and great screen quality, but it is heavier and might not have as long battery life as the Dell, thus it stands out for more demanding general use that may involve occasional gaming or multimedia editing.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 16 5620 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | 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 | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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