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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Precision 5470 offers solid performance for general use and engineering tasks, with the added benefit of being more portable and having a longer battery life than the Gigabyte A7. It is better suited for professionals who need a premium business laptop that can handle demanding applications while on the go. The Gigabyte A7, on the other hand, provides better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming at a lower price point due to a more powerful GPU, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. The A7 also features a larger screen, which might be favorable for multimedia tasks but makes the laptop bulkier. If portability and battery life are less of a concern and raw performance, especially for gaming or visually intensive tasks, is a priority, the Gigabyte A7 would be the preferable choice. However, if you value a sleeker business laptop with good overall performance and the need for mobility, the Dell Precision 5470 would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.3
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 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.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Dell Precision 5470 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
7.3
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte A7 have displays that are sharp and bright, providing clear and vibrant images for general tasks and detailed work in engineering and design. Both laptops cover a significant range of color gamuts, ensuring designers and engineers see accurate colors, which is essential for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which may lead to less smooth visuals, a drawback when fast-paced imagery and animation are involved.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,669
$940
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 is optimized for general use with its high portability, strong battery life, and high-quality screen, making it easy to use in various settings, while also having a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for typical tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 boasts better storage and a larger screen with a high refresh rate, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, which may limit its mobility but makes it suitable for stationary multi-media consumption and gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Precision 5470 is well-suited for engineering and design because it features a powerful Intel i7 processor, professional Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics, and excellent screen quality with high brightness and color coverage, making it ideal for precision work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 also caters to engineering and design with its robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offering a larger screen and higher color coverage at a trade-off of lower portability and battery life compared to the Dell.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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