The Dell Latitude 5430 is more affordable and lighter, making it good for on-the-go use with average battery life. It offers sufficient performance for general tasks with integrated graphics and a smaller screen size. The Gigabyte Aero 16 is pricier but boasts superior capabilities for demanding applications like 3D rendering, engineering software, and gaming with its powerful processor, high-end dedicated graphics, and a larger high-resolution OLED display. It's heavier with a shorter battery life, so less ideal for travel but better for color-sensitive work with its wide color gamut coverage. Consider the Dell for typical business tasks and portability and the Gigabyte Aero 16 for performance-intensive tasks and creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is considered fair for general use due to its mid-range processor, moderate RAM, standard screen quality, lighter weight, and longer battery life, which together provide a balance between performance and portability. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is considered good for general use because it boasts a high-end processor, double the RAM, a superior OLED screen, but trades off with a heavier build and shorter battery life, making it better fitted for performance-intensive tasks rather than on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430's integrated graphics aren't as powerful as the Gigabyte Aero 16's dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is crucial for gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a higher resolution and screen quality, enhancing visual detail and color accuracy for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 has an Intel i5 processor, integrated graphics, and a basic display which makes it fair for engineering and design, but it's more portable and quieter under load. Whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16, with its more powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and high-quality OLED display, offers much better performance for such tasks despite being heavier and likely noisier when handling intensive workloads.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.1/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
6.1/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5430's screen may not be as sharp or bright, making it adequate for everyday tasks but not exceptional, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 likely offers a crisper, brighter display. In engineering and design, the Aero 16's superior color range with high DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage ensures accurate color representation, which is crucial for professional work, but the Dell Latitude 5430 might fall short in this aspect. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which limits their ability to render smooth motion, making them less ideal for those purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
"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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