If you need a laptop for general use and favor longevity and portability, the Dell Latitude 5430 with its longer battery life and lighter weight may suit you, especially if the cost is a concern. However, if high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering applications, or gaming is essential, and you're willing to pay a premium and accept a heavier laptop with shorter battery life, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P with its more powerful processor, superior graphics card, and larger RAM and storage may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5430, with its more modest processor and integrated graphics, is fair for general use primarily due to its lower RAM and storage capacity compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which offers a more powerful processor, a high-end dedicated graphics card, and significantly more RAM and storage, making it good for a range of tasks from general use to more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P outperforms the Dell Latitude 5430 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a significantly more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3080, compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics on the Latitude 5430, and it offers a much higher screen refresh rate of up to 300 Hz compared to the 60 Hz on the Latitude, providing smoother visuals in fast-paced games. Additionally, the Aorus 15P's higher screen brightness and wider color gamut coverage contribute to better overall screen quality for vibrant gaming and 3D rendering, although the CPU is also stronger on the Aorus 15P, which is helpful but less decisive.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5430's screen likely offers enough clarity and brightness for day-to-day tasks and productivity software used in engineering, but its color range and refresh rates may be limited, affecting its appeal to designers and gamers. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its higher quality display, caters well to engineering and design professionals who need accurate colors for their work, but it may fall short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops, despite their strengths in certain areas, might not provide the most immersive visual experience for fast-paced games or detailed 3D rendering that demand high refresh rates alongside resolution and advanced panel technologies.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Latitude 5430 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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