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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 is more budget-friendly and is lighter and slimmer, which makes it highly portable and suitable for general use and business applications. It's equipped with integrated graphics and a battery adequate for typical daily tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, on the other hand, is more expensive but has a powerful dedicated graphics card and a higher capacity battery, catering to users who need high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and thicker, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Choose the Dell for cost-effectiveness and portability or the Gigabyte for superior performance but at a higher cost and with less portability. 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 Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 surpasses the Dell XPS 13 in gaming and 3D tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, which is significantly more powerful than the integrated graphics in the Dell's Intel processor, and offers a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the gaming experience. While the Dell XPS 13's lighter weight and smaller size provide greater portability, it lacks the graphical capability and smoothness provided by the Aorus 5's superior GPU and refresh rate for visually intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 offers a very portable package with a high-quality screen and is well-suited for engineering tasks that require mobility and long battery life, despite having a less powerful CPU and GPU. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, on the other hand, is equipped with a more robust CPU and GPU, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it is considerably heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might limit its portability.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have panels that offer clear visuals, appropriate resolutions, and sufficient brightness, making for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions and everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide a wide color gamut, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, they fall short as their refresh rates are not high enough for the smooth visuals that fast-paced games and 3D modeling software demand.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 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
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 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
$850
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 is well-suited for general use due to its combination of a capable Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, high-quality IPS screen, and excellent portability backed by a decent battery life. While the Gigabyte Aorus 5 also offers a powerful Intel i7 CPU and plenty of RAM for general tasks, its larger screen and GPU favor gaming, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell XPS 13.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
6.2/10
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 XPS 13 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
7.5
7.3
6.2/10
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 XPS 13 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 XPS 13 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i7-12700H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 442 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"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."
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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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