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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher-resolution screen and better graphics for tasks like 3D rendering or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 5 is the better option, albeit heavier and with shorter battery life. Conversely, for everyday use, such as office tasks, the Dell Latitude 5431 is more portable, has a longer battery life, and comes at a somewhat lower price, but it can't match the Aero 5's performance in graphics-intensive tasks due to its less powerful integrated graphics. Both have the same amount of RAM for multitasking, but the Aero 5 offers more storage space out of the box. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- 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
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 has an integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate which provides a decent gaming experience, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a high-end Nvidia graphics card and similar refresh rate, significantly enhancing gaming and 3D capabilities. Screen quality, which is somewhat important, also favors the Aero 5 with its better display, although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which is critical for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5431 for engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU, superior RAM, a high-end GPU, and a better-quality OLED screen with higher resolution. While the Dell is more portable, has a quieter operation, and a decent screen for engineering tasks, the Aero 5's added power and screen fidelity make it more suitable for intensive design work, despite being heavier and potentially louder under load.
Content Creation
7.4
8.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 not be as sharp or bright as the Gigabyte Aero 5, which offers a higher resolution and better brightness, improving the viewing experience. In engineering and design, the Aero 5 stands out with superior color accuracy and range, important for precision work, while the Latitude may lack in these aspects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their display qualities, both laptops fall short due to their insufficient refresh rates that are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is equipped with a solid processor and sufficient RAM for general tasks, boasts a good balance between screen quality and battery life for mobility, and has a decent keyboard, making it a practical choice for portability without sacrificing too much performance.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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