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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5431 offers a good balance of price and performance for general use, with a longer battery life and good portability due to its lower weight. It has a decent quality display but is less suited for tasks requiring advanced graphics. The Gigabyte Aero 16, while more expensive, provides significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, thanks to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also boasts a higher-quality screen with better color accuracy and resolution, ideal for creative work, but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the Intel Iris Xe in the Dell Latitude 5431, and even though both have a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, the Aero offers higher screen resolution and is likely to deliver better visual quality. The Dell Latitude 5431, being lighter and having a smaller screen size, may be more portable, but its integrated GPU and standard resolution display make it less ideal for those particular tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431, with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, offers moderate performance and portability suitable for engineering and design tasks within a more affordable range. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with its high-end Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and superior OLED display, making it very good for demanding engineering work and creative tasks, albeit at a higher price and with less portability due to its larger screen and heavier build.
Content Creation
7.4
8.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Software Development
7.3
7.9
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude's screen may offer adequate resolution and brightness, leading to a fair viewing experience for daily tasks, while the Gigabyte Aero 16's higher resolution and panel quality provide clearer and more vibrant visuals. The Aero 16 excels in engineering and design by covering a wider range of color gamuts, essential for precision in color work, whereas the Dell's color representation is sufficient but not exceptional. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D modeling due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times in visually intense applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5431 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is appreciated for general use due to its apt balance of a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, good screen quality, and portability paired with commendable battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16, on the other hand, is also good for general use as it offers ample RAM and a high-resolution display which favor vivid screen quality, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Latitude 5431.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 5431 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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