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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is more affordable and offers good performance for general use and productivity tasks. It is also lighter and has a fanless operation, which makes it quiet. However, it may not be suitable for intensive tasks like high-end gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, where the Gigabyte Aero 17 excels with its more powerful processor and higher-end graphics card. The Aero 17 also boasts a higher quality display with a larger screen and better resolution, ideal for detailed work and entertainment, but this comes with increased weight and typically higher cost. If portability and budget are your primary concerns, opt for the Dell; if you require top-tier performance and display quality for advanced tasks, the Gigabyte Aero 17 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is less suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its integrated GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which yield modest graphics performance and motion fluidity. The Gigabyte Aero 17, on the other hand, excels with a superior dedicated NVIDIA RTX GPU and higher refresh rate display, offering robust graphics rendering for advanced gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.8
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design use with its capable processor and integrated graphics, decent screen quality, and silent operation, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for such tasks due to its more powerful processor, superior dedicated graphics card, and a higher resolution Mini LED display which offers greater screen clarity and color accuracy, albeit at the cost of lesser portability and louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.8
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and engineering work, which benefits from its ability to display a range of colors with accuracy. The Gigabyte Aero 17's standout feature for users engaged in engineering and design is its superior color range with high fidelity, ensuring precision for professional-grade projects. However, both laptops lack the high refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, making them less optimal for those particular uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very 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.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 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" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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