The Dell Latitude 5431, being less expensive, offers solid performance for general use with good battery life and portability; it's ideal for everyday tasks and business users looking for a premium laptop experience. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, although pricier, has superior performance capabilities that make it well-suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software due to its high-end processor and gaming-class graphics card. It also has a larger screen and higher resolution for detailed work. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less portable than the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
6.9/10
8.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431, while suitable for engineering tasks, may lag behind the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which excels with a more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and superior GPU, all crucial for engineering software and multitasking, along with a high-quality screen that benefits design work. Though the Latitude offers increased portability and potentially quieter operation, the Aorus 15P's advantages in hardware may outweigh these factors when performance in engineering and design is a top priority.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5431's screen has adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks and office work, but its limited color range and modest refresh rate may not satisfy engineers and designers seeking high color accuracy or gamers looking for fluid motion. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a vibrant display with stronger color reproduction, which is beneficial for intricate engineering and design work; however, its refresh rate, while better than the Dell's, is still not ideal for the fast-paced action in modern 3D gaming. Both laptops are more suited for productivity and professional applications rather than high-end gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5431 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 with its sufficient CPU and RAM handles everyday tasks smoothly, while its superior battery life and light weight make it highly portable for users on the go. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its powerful CPU and higher RAM, excels in screen quality for vivid visuals and has the performance edge for more demanding applications but trades off with reduced battery life and increased weight.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 15P 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 15P compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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