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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, consider their intended uses. If you prioritize lighter work like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Dell Inspiron may suffice at a lower cost. However, for high-end gaming, video editing, or 3D modeling, the Aorus 15X, while more expensive, offers superior performance. The Aorus typically has a high refresh rate display and powerful graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks. However, it may also be heavier and have shorter battery life, affecting portability and convenience for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- 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 overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.5
3.8/10
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 5630 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate suitable for fast-paced visuals, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz screen, is only fair for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.6
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
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 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, equipped with an Intel i7 processor and its integrated GPU, is competent for engineering and design uses but may not handle very demanding tasks as smoothly as the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, which boasts a stronger Intel i9 processor along with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU. Moreover, the Aorus 15X has a higher resolution display with better color accuracy, which is essential for design work, although it's less portable and noisier during operation than the Inspiron 16 5630.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 offers a balance of resolution and panel type which delivers clarity and viewing comfort, while its brightness ensures good visibility even in well-lit environments. For engineering and design, although it provides detailed resolution and a decent range of colors, it may not cover the wider color gamuts preferred for professional color work. In contrast, for gaming and 3D tasks, the Inspiron's lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion, making it less ideal when compared to laptops designed specifically for these tasks with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers good screen quality for general use with its IPS display, adequate memory and storage, a long battery life, and a lightweight design that enhances its portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X comes with a high-performance CPU and top-notch GPU suitable for more demanding tasks and gaming, yet it also delivers high screen resolution, albeit with a slightly heavier build and reduced portability compared to the Dell.
Content Creation
8.1
8.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
8.2/10
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 5630 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 5630 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 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 | 300 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 | Yes | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
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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