The Dell Latitude 5431 is less expensive and offers good portability with a moderate battery life, suitable for business and general use with reliable performance; however, its graphics capabilities are limited. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, more costly, excels in tasks requiring advanced graphics like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, with a better display and significant performance in engineering tasks, but it's heavier and less portable with a shorter battery life. Consider your usage: if it's for everyday business and general tasks, the Dell is cost-effective; if it's for high-end graphics or performance-intensive applications, the Gigabyte may justify its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
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
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431's integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate make it only fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15's dedicated Nvidia GPU and high refresh rate display offer much better performance for those uses. In addition, the Gigabyte's more powerful CPU and better screen quality further separate it as the superior choice for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.4/10
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 Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 outshines the Dell Latitude 5431 in terms of engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU, a more powerful GPU (which is crucial for demanding applications), greater screen resolution, and higher screen quality. However, the Dell Latitude is more portable and has less operating noise, which may be preferred by those who value mobility and a quieter working environment over raw performance.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5431's screen may not offer the vivid colors and sharpness that higher resolutions provide, impacting the viewing experience for general use, while its limited color gamut could lead to less accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with a higher quality display, provides clearer and more vibrant images for general activities and more precise color accuracy for professional design work, enhancing creative tasks. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visuals, detracting from the immersion and responsiveness needed for smooth gaming and 3D modeling experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is good for general use as it combines a balance of decent CPU performance, sufficient RAM, and an acceptable screen quality, all in a more portable and longer lasting battery package, which is favorable for everyday tasks and mobility. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while still suitable for general use, offers a substantially better screen quality, a more powerful CPU, and a larger storage capacity at the expense of being less portable and having a shorter battery life, making it better suited for more demanding applications, but with reduced convenience for on-the-go usage.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 5431 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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