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Updated January 10, 2024·
Deciding between the Dell XPS 13 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 comes down to understanding your needs. If portability and longer battery life are crucial, favor the Dell XPS. This laptop is smaller, lighter, and usually less expensive but has less computing power compared to the powerful Gigabyte Aero. The Gigabyte offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming with a better GPU and a larger, higher-resolution display, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. Consider the Dell for general use with good mobility or the Gigabyte if you're into intensive tasks like gaming or engineering and don't mind the extra weight and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 has an integrated Intel GPU and a standard refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming, but the Gigabyte Aero 17 comes with a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it far superior for demanding gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the Aero 17 has a more capable CPU and a higher-quality display, enhancing its ability to run intensive graphical tasks smoothly.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 surpasses the Dell XPS 13 in engineering and design use thanks to its stronger CPU, high-end dedicated GPU, and superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, but it's heavier which impacts portability. While the Dell XPS 13 offers a more compact form factor and better portability, its integrated graphics and screen quality are less suited for highly demanding engineering tasks compared to the Aero 17.
Content Creation
7.7
8.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2
9.2
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell XPS 13 offers a sharp and bright display suitable for browsing and media consumption but lacks a high refresh rate, making it less optimal for gaming where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17, with its superior resolution and wide color gamut, excels in providing detailed and color-accurate visuals for professional design and engineering work but also falls short in gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Refresh rate is a priority for 3D gaming to ensure fluid motion, and both laptops don't cater to this need effectively, focusing instead on image quality and color fidelity over gaming performance.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$850
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 offers a balance of a strong CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen, and excellent portability due to its smaller size and longer battery life, making it ideal for day-to-day tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17's superior CPU, larger RAM, and high-quality screen cater to performance-intensive applications, but with the tradeoff of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Dell XPS 13 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
8.5
8.0
The Dell XPS 13 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have very 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 XPS 13 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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