If you need a laptop for general use with great portability and solid build quality, the Dell Precision 5470 is the better option; it's easier to carry around and has longer battery life. However, if your tasks include intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its more powerful graphics card, will deliver better performance despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The Precision 5470 is better for business applications, while the Aorus 5 is designed more for gaming aesthetics and capabilities. The Aorus 5 also has a larger storage capacity out of the box. 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 Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering general use, both laptops have screens with resolution and brightness appropriate for daily tasks, making text and images clear and vibrant. For engineering and design work, their displays cover a wide range of colors, helping ensure accurate color representation which is crucial in fields that rely on precision visual detail. However, they fall short for Gaming and 3D due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times during quick-paced or highly dynamic scenes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,669
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 is appreciated for general use because of its lighter weight and longer battery life, offering good portability for users on the go, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its higher GPU power and larger screen, may be better suited for those who need more robust graphics performance at the expense of shorter battery life and less portability. Both have strong CPUs and sufficient RAM for most tasks, high-quality screens, and build quality, but the Dell's portability and battery life make it slightly more versatile for general use, while the Gigabyte's superior graphical performance gears it more toward users with a focus on visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with a high-powered Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a slightly larger screen, outperforms the Dell Precision 5470 in engineering tasks that require robust graphics processing, despite both having the same CPU and RAM. However, the Dell Precision 5470 offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a balance between computational power and ease of use on the go.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 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.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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 Precision 5470 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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