The Dell Latitude 5430 is a lower midrange, budget-friendly option that is well-suited for general use and business tasks. It has a smaller screen size, making it more portable, and it runs on Windows 11 Pro. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is a higher-end gaming laptop with a larger screen, more powerful graphics capabilities, and is tailored for gaming, 3D applications, and demanding engineering software. However, it is significantly heavier, which impacts portability, and it comes with Windows 10 Home. If you're looking for a machine for daily tasks and value portability and cost savings, go for the Dell. If performance in gaming or complex applications is a priority, and you don't mind the higher cost and less portability, the Gigabyte is a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications due to its more basic integrated graphics capability and a standard screen refresh rate, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels with its powerful dedicated Nvidia graphics and a high refresh rate screen that provides smoother visuals, making it better suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and advanced Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, which has an Intel i5 processor, less RAM, and integrated graphics that aren't as suited for demanding graphics tasks. However, the Dell Latitude 5430 offers a higher degree of portability with a lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, which may be beneficial for users who prioritize mobility over raw performance.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 5430's screen might not be as crisp or bright as higher-end models, which could make activities such as reading text less pleasant, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G's better resolution and brightness provide a more vibrant and comfortable viewing experience. In engineering and design tasks where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops offer good screen quality, but the Gigabyte may have an edge with a wider color gamut, displaying more true-to-life colors. However, neither laptop is optimal for 3D applications or gaming, as they lack high refresh rates which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a fair performance in general use with moderate CPU, RAM, screen quality, and decent battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and offering good portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers better performance due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, more RAM and storage, superior screen quality, and effective heat management, but with a trade-off in portability and battery life, positioning it as an excellent option for more demanding applications beyond general use.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Latitude 5430 are both 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
7.1/10
7.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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