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Updated January 10, 2024·
Selecting between the Dell XPS 13 and the Gigabyte A5 primarily hinges on what you value most in a laptop. The Dell XPS 13 is praised for its portability and higher scores in build quality, making it an excellent choice for general use, especially if frequent travel or long battery life is important. On the flip side, the Gigabyte A5 stands out with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and an overall higher performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering software, at the expense of being bulkier and having a shorter battery life. If your work involves gaming, graphics design, or video editing, the Gigabyte A5 would be more suitable. However, the Dell XPS 13 may be more attractive if you prioritize a balance of performance and sleekness for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13, while having a good CPU and screen quality, typically comes with integrated graphics and standard refresh rate screens which are adequate for general use but not ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require more powerful GPUs and higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 is equipped with dedicated gaming-grade GPUs and often features screens with high refresh rates, making it better suited to handle the demands of gaming and 3D rendering despite both laptops having competent CPUs and screen quality.
Software Development
7.5
7.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
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 XPS 13 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Dell XPS 13 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
7.2
7.2
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 and Gigabyte A5 feature displays with solid resolution and brightness which make them suitable for general tasks and detailed engineering and design work due to their color accuracy and range. However, for gaming and 3D modeling, the lack of a high refresh rate limits the smoothness and responsiveness necessary in these scenarios. While they can handle the graphical demands, the experience won't be as fluid or immersive as displays specifically tailored with higher refresh rates for these purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13, with its lightweight design and extended battery life, offers great portability and is suited for general use, with high-quality screen and build, and excellent portability score. Conversely, the Gigabyte A5, while it has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, and a powerful GPU suitable for tasks requiring graphics processing, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may limit its mobility for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13, with its Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, is designed for engineering and design tasks that demand reliable processing and high screen quality, boasting a higher resolution, aspect ratio, and color accuracy than the Gigabyte A5, which is nevertheless more suited for graphic-intensive engineering applications thanks to its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. While both have similar amounts of RAM, the Dell is more portable and has a better build and keyboard quality, whereas the Gigabyte provides superior gaming capabilities and a larger screen, which may be beneficial for design work but adds to the weight and reduces battery life.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 and Gigabyte A5 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.
Cost
$850
$830
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | No | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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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