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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize performance for gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 with its higher-end graphics card may be a better fit. It also has a higher resolution display for sharper images, which can enhance multimedia and gaming experiences. However, consider that the Aorus 15 is heavier and larger, potentially making it less convenient for frequent travel. In contrast, the Dell Precision 5470 offers professional-grade hardware suitable for engineering and design programs; it is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size. While the Precision has a lower-grade graphics card compared to the Aorus, it still delivers good performance for most professional applications and provides better battery life for extended use on the go. If portability and long battery life are more critical for your work, the Dell Precision would be better suited to your needs, despite its higher cost. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard
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

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.7
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
8.0
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
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 Precision 5470 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
6.0 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
7.4
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,669
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
$1,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.8
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Software Development

7.7
Precision 5470
Aorus 15
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for software development.

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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Precision 5470Gigabyte Aorus 15
Dell Precision 5470Gigabyte Aorus 15

GENERAL

Price
$1,669
$1,500
Release Date
May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74''14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02''
Weight
3.26 lbs5.29 lbs
Width
12.22"14.2"
Depth
8.27"9.6"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
72 Wh99 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
500 nits316 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.4/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
42
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Dell Precision 5470

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PCMag

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 Aorus 15

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NotebookCheck

Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"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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