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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5, consider your primary needs. If your main priority is affordability and you use your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web, working with documents, and streaming, the Dell is a cost-effective choice with sufficient performance for these activities. However, if you engage in more performance-heavy tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or video editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, despite being more expensive, offers better performance, which could be worth the investment. Additionally, if battery life and portability are crucial for you — for instance, if you travel often or work on the go — the Dell may offer better battery life and ease of transport over the typically bulkier and shorter battery life gaming laptops like the Aorus 5. In summary, your decision should align with your most critical needs, whether that's day-to-day functionality, intensive performance, or a balance of battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use due to its higher resolution screen that offers greater workspace and sharpness, a lightweight design enhancing portability, and longer battery life, making it suitable for extended work sessions. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while still good for general activities, has a screen with a standard resolution and fast refresh rate targeted towards gaming, a heavier build, and shorter battery life but compensates with a powerful dedicated GPU for graphically demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, which has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate. While both laptops have quality displays and competent processors, the superior GPU and refresh rate on the Aorus 5 are particularly beneficial for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a balance of features suitable for engineering and design, with an efficient CPU and high-resolution screen, though its integrated GPU may limit performance in highly demanding tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its more powerful dedicated GPU, superior high refresh-rate screen, and larger battery, is tailored for more intensive engineering and design applications but is less portable and has a noisier operation.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
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 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
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
7.3
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
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both laptops have sufficient resolution and brightness with panel types that provide clear images and good viewing angles, making either a good choice. When it comes to engineering and design, they offer ample color accuracy with color gamuts that cater to professionals who require precise color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lack of a high refresh rate makes both less suitable, as smoother motion and rapid responses are crucial in those scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14" | |
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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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