When choosing between the Dell Latitude 5431 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7, consider the following tradeoffs: The Dell is lighter, more compact, and offers longer battery life, making it better suited for professionals on the go who require endurance and mobility over raw power. It is also a premium business laptop with a high build quality and a range of ports suitable for diverse professional needs. On the other hand, the Gigabyte, with a larger and higher-refresh-rate screen, better GPU, and additional features like a backlit RGB keyboard, is optimized for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It has a more robust performance for such demanding applications but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might be less conducive to frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
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
8.1/10
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 7 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
8.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers better graphics performance with its dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the integrated GPU of the Dell Latitude 5431, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design applications, although it is heavier and less portable. While both models come with similar CPUs and RAM, the Aorus 7 has a higher screen refresh rate and superior color coverage, which enhances visual detail and accuracy for design work, but also has less battery life and lower portability scores compared to the Latitude 5431.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 likely has a screen with adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks, but it may fall short in color accuracy and vibrancy for tasks in engineering and design, which is why the quality is just fair in those areas. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 probably boasts a higher-quality display with better color reproduction, meeting the demands for more precise color work in engineering and design, but both laptops seem to lack the higher refresh rates needed for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. The Aorus 7's superiority in screen quality for general use suggests it may have a higher resolution, better panel technology, and increased brightness compared to the Latitude 5431.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is tailored towards business use with its premium build, efficient heat management, and balanced CPU for general use; its lighter weight and long battery life make it especially portable for on-the-go tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, despite its suitability for intensive gaming with a high-end GPU and larger, high-refresh rate screen, presents drawbacks in portability and shorter battery life, which could be less ideal for general use outside of a stationary setting.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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