If you need a laptop that's easy to carry around and offers longer battery life, the Dell Latitude 5430 is a solid choice. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, at the cost of being heavier and with a shorter battery life. The Aorus 15 comes with a higher resolution screen and more advanced graphics capabilities, making it suitable for intensive gaming and professionals in creative fields, but these features also contribute to it being less affordable compared to the Latitude 5430. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5430 offers portability and extended battery life, making it adequate for general tasks on-the-go, but its lower RAM and CPU capabilities, alongside a less vivid screen, limit its performance and visual experience. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, conversely, with a superior CPU and graphics card, more RAM, and a higher-resolution screen, excels in performance and display quality for general use, despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life which makes it less convenient for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430, equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers moderate gaming and 3D capabilities suitable for general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 features a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, making it far superior for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430's modest CPU and integrated graphics are adequate for design and engineering, but may struggle with more complex tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15's powerful processor and high-end discrete GPU make it well-suited for demanding software often used in engineering fields. Additionally, the Aorus 15's higher RAM and superior screen quality, in terms of resolution and color accuracy, offer clear advantages for design work, although it is heavier and less portable compared to the Latitude 5430.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you need a laptop primarily for browsing, streaming, or office applications, both the Dell Latitude 5430 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 have displays that offer clear and bright visuals, but the Gigabyte pulls ahead with its higher resolution and brightness, enhancing your viewing experience. For tasks like engineering and design where color accuracy is critical, the Gigabyte again stands out due to its wider color gamuts, providing more precise color reproduction essential for professional work. However, when it comes to 3D gaming and content creation, neither laptop is optimal as their screens do not support high refresh rates, which is key for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5430 or the Gigabyte Aorus 15
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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