The Dell Latitude 5431 is less expensive and offers a balance of features including a lightweight design, decent battery life for general use cases, and a backlit keyboard with a number pad, making it suitable for business professionals who prioritize portability and cost. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is more expensive, has a faster processor, more storage, and a superior graphics card with features like hardware ray tracing, making it a better fit for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and lower screen refresh rate, is less suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which features a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, both of which contribute significantly to a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is tailored for engineering and design tasks with a capable CPU and quality integrated graphics, but the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers superior performance for more demanding workloads with its higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, making it very good in these fields. Despite both having sufficient memory and screen quality, the Aorus 5's superior hardware nonetheless means greater weight and size, potentially impacting portability compared to the sleeker Latitude 5431.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 will suffice for everyday tasks and some engineering software due to its acceptable resolution and brightness, but might not deliver the vibrant colors professionals require. Gigabyte's Aorus 5 offers richer colors and better sharpness, making it better suited for engineering and design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's display is ideal, as they lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
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 Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is suitable for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more portable and convenient for on-the-go tasks, while also offering a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, although bulkier and with a shorter battery life, provides a more powerful CPU and a higher-quality display, which are advantageous for more demanding tasks and vivid screen experiences. Both laptops have enough RAM and high-resolution screens, but portability and battery versus performance and display quality are the key differentiators.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Get a great deal on the Dell Latitude 5431 or the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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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