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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is a budget-friendly option that offers good performance for general use, has a 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio useful for productivity tasks, and is lighter for better portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is more expensive, designed for higher-end tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with a powerful graphics card, a larger 17.3-inch screen but with a more common 16:9 aspect ratio, and a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast motion. However, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. Choose the Dell if you prioritize cost and portability with adequate performance for everyday tasks, or the Gigabyte if you need top performance for specialized or gaming applications and don't mind the extra weight and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has moderate gaming abilities due to its integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its high-end discrete graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, is far better suited for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the Aorus 17G is equipped with a more powerful processor and a higher quality screen, making it a preferred choice for gaming performance, despite being less portable and more expensive.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Dell Inspiron may be sufficient with adequate resolution and brightness, yet the Gigabyte Aorus excels with a brighter and crisper display. For engineering and design tasks, the Aorus stands out because it likely offers wider color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation, while the Inspiron's color range is enough for non-professional work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D application due to lower refresh rates, although their resolution and panel type are acceptable, the lack of smooth motion might be a drawback for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, is great for general use due to portability and adequate processing power for everyday tasks; it features a good screen quality and a quiet operation, enhancing the user experience. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, offers a more powerful CPU and high-quality speakers, making it also good for general use but with added performance for more demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.5
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | No | |
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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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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