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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop that's more affordable and offers solid general use with decent battery life and portability, the Dell Latitude 5430 is suitable. On the other hand, if you need higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to pay a premium price, then the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is the better option, although it has a shorter battery life and is less portable. Keep in mind that the Aorus 5 has a more powerful main processor and graphics unit, more storage and RAM, and a higher screen refresh rate, which supports intensive tasks and fast motion on screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 has an integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D as it lacks the graphical power and smoothness desired for such tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high 360Hz screen refresh rate, providing much better performance and a more fluid visual experience suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5430 is designed for business use with specs that are suitable for light engineering work, sporting a mid-range CPU and GPU and moderate screen quality, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is tailored for high-performance tasks like engineering and design, featuring a powerful CPU, high-end GPU, and better screen quality, but it's heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
6.1
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 offers clarity and comfort for daily tasks with its fair resolution and brightness, though it's not the most vibrant. When it comes to engineering and design, while the Dell's screen can handle detailed work, professionals seeking precise color accuracy might find the range of colors it can display somewhat limited. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5's screen, with better color reproduction and higher resolution, makes for an engaging experience in general use and more accurate color work in engineering and design, but for gaming and 3D both laptops fall short because of their lower refresh rates which are critical for smooth motion.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$790
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.5
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
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5430's lower RAM and less powerful CPU make it adequate for routine tasks but less suited for multitasking or demanding applications compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which possesses double the RAM and a higher-tier CPU, augmenting its performance for a broader range of activities. Additionally, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a larger battery capacity and a more vibrant screen, enhancing longer and more visually engaging experiences, albeit at the expense of greater weight and reduced portability in contrast to the lighter and more travel-friendly Dell.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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