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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5431 offers better battery life and is more portable, making it suitable for business professionals who need to work on the go. Conversely, the Gigabyte A7, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, is built for more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Though it has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, its bulk and weight reduce portability, and it has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell. Both laptops offer similar RAM and storage, but the Gigabyte provides more gaming-oriented features, including a backlit keyboard with color options and hardware ray tracing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 with its Intel CPU, integrated graphics, and a lighter build is better suited for mobile engineering and design tasks, but may not handle graphically intensive applications as well as the Gigabyte A7, which boasts a stronger AMD CPU and discrete Nvidia graphics, catering to demanding engineering software and design work with reduced portability. Both offer good screen quality and sufficient RAM, yet the Gigabyte A7 has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, enhancing visual work, at the trade-off of being heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp images for activities like photo editing or watching movies, the Gigabyte A7 with its superior panel will offer a more vivid experience compared to the Dell Latitude 5431. However, for engineering and design tasks requiring accurate color representation, the A7 again stands out with its better coverage of professional color gamuts. On the other hand, for fast-paced gaming or 3D work, neither laptop has a high refresh rate, so despite their good resolution and decent panel types, they may not provide the smoothest visuals for these specific uses.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is good for general use as it offers a balance of performance with a solid processor and RAM, a quality IPS display, and robust battery life, all in a light and portable frame. Conversely, the Gigabyte A7 provides ample storage and gaming-capable graphics with its dedicated GPU, along with a larger screen and higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, but this comes at the cost of reduced battery life and portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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How the Dell Latitude 5431 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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