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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you're looking for a less expensive option that still offers good performance for everyday tasks and work, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is a practical choice. It's lightweight and has a silent, fanless operation, making it suitable for quiet environments and carrying around. However, if you need a high-performance machine for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite being more expensive, provides significantly more power with its advanced graphics card. Keep in mind the Aorus is heavier and less portable than the Dell, which might matter if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 provides better gaming and 3D experiences primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate of 360, compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's Intel i7-1360P Iris Xe GPU and 60 screen refresh rate. While both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the Aorus 17's hardware is more optimized for the demands of gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.4
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its capable CPU and integrated graphics, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks, benefiting from good screen quality and silence for comfortable long work sessions. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a stronger CPU and superior dedicated GPU, offering very good performance for more demanding engineering tasks and design work; however, it's heavier and less portable, with greater operating noise that could be a factor during extended use.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize display fidelity for general activities and engineering tasks, both the Dell Inspiron and the Gigabyte Aorus offer high resolution and brightness, essential for vibrant and clear images. For creative work like engineering and design, their wide color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on these laptops might hinder the smoothness of fast-moving visuals, despite their adequate resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is praised for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more portable, along with a higher-resolution screen and silent operation, which enhances the experience for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, while also suitable for general use, offers a larger screen and more powerful graphics performance suited for gaming, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects its portability.
Content Creation
8.1
8.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10" | |
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 | 1024 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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