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If price is a significant concern, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is the more budget-friendly option. However, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while more expensive, offers a better display with higher resolution and potentially more vibrant colors as it's OLED, alongside a more powerful dedicated graphics card which is better suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The Dell, on the other hand, is lighter and thus more portable, and may be sufficient for general use and less demanding engineering tasks._battery life may differ_, but exact details are not provided. If silent operation is important to you, the Dell has a fanless design which might be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 comes with an Intel Iris Xe graphics unit, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU that delivers good gaming and 3D performance due to its higher graphical processing power. Both laptops have a similar screen refresh rate, but the superior GPU in the Aero 16 makes a significant difference for graphically intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.6
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers solid performance for engineering and design with a capable CPU, onboard GPU, and a high-definition IPS screen, but the Gigabyte Aero 16 takes it further with a more powerful CPU, dedicated high-end GPU for demanding tasks, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it very good for engineering and design work. Both laptops provide sufficient RAM for multitasking; however, the Gigabyte Aero's screen quality and graphics performance significantly enhance visual-intensive tasks, while the Dell Inspiron maintains a balance between performance and quiet operation.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's decent resolution and brightness provide a comfortable viewing experience, but the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers sharper visuals with higher resolution and better brightness, making for a more vibrant and clear display. When it comes to engineering and design, the Gigabyte excels with its wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate and rich color representation necessary for detail-oriented work compared to the Dell. However, neither laptop is ideal for 3D applications or gaming, as their lower refresh rates fall short of providing the smooth visuals and responsiveness favored in these scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630's lower weight and thickness make it more portable and its excellent heat management and silent operation suggest better battery life, which aligns with its very good general use classification. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while being less portable due to its higher weight and size, offers a superior screen with higher resolution and OLED technology, alongside a more powerful GPU, making it good for general use but also more suited for tasks requiring high graphical performance.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very 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
7.9
7.9
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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