The Dell Latitude 5430 is less expensive, more portable, and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and business tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while more expensive, boasts superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its advanced GPU and processor, along with a larger and faster screen, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. If your priority is gaming or intensive tasks requiring high performance, the Aorus 17H may be worth the extra cost. However, if you prioritize battery life, portability, and lower cost for everyday tasks, the Latitude 5430 may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is fair for general use because it offers a balance between performance and portability with its moderate CPU and RAM, a reasonable battery life, and a relatively lighter weight, making it suitable for routine tasks on the go. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is considered good for general use due to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen quality, though it falls behind in portability and battery life, being heavier and larger, which might limit its mobility but excels in demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430's Intel Iris Xe GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate make it fair for gaming and 3D applications, providing a basic level of performance suitable for less demanding games. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU along with a substantially higher 360Hz screen refresh rate classify it as very good for these tasks, delivering robust performance and smoother visuals for demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is equipped with a mid-range Intel i5 processor, integrated graphics, and a standard screen which are sufficient for lighter engineering and design tasks, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's higher-end Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and superior screen quality, including a higher refresh rate, make it more suitable for demanding engineering software and design work. However, the Aorus 17H is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and Dell's laptop may offer advantages in terms of portability and battery life.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 offers adequate screen resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and is satisfactory for engineering due to its acceptable color reproduction; however, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate leads to a less than ideal visual experience. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides enhanced screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, making it well-suited for general use and offers better color coverage which benefits engineering and design work, but it falls short for gaming and 3D tasks where a higher refresh rate is crucial for the smoothest experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$2,000
$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 17H costs $2,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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