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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior portability, a higher-quality keyboard, and longer battery life, making it ideal for frequent travelers and those who value mobility and extended use away from power sources. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17, although less portable due to its size and weight, provides more robust performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its powerful dedicated graphics card. The Aero 17 also excels in tasks that benefit from a larger screen and higher refresh rate, making it more suited for intensive gaming and detailed visual work. Both are similarly priced, so choosing between them depends primarily on whether you prioritize portability or high-performance capabilities for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
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 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a decent integrated GPU for moderate gaming and a high-resolution OLED screen, but its refresh rate is standard for non-gaming laptops. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 features a much more powerful dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for high-performance gaming and 3D applications, though its screen has slightly lower pixel density.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for engineering and design due to its high RAM capacity, powerful CPU, and premium OLED screen, while being lightweight, enhancing its portability. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a superior GPU suitable for demanding graphics tasks, larger storage, and an expansive high-resolution Mini LED display, suited for detailed design work, though it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
8.4
9.2
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a crisp, bright display that makes viewing text and images clear and comfortable, but the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides an even more vivid and detailed viewing experience due to its higher resolution. In engineering and design, color accuracy is crucial, and the Gigabyte Aero 17 excels with a wider color gamut ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they do not have the high refresh rates required for smooth and responsive visuals that gamers need.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is better suited for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life making it more portable, alongside a high-quality screen and ample RAM for smooth multitasking; the Gigabyte Aero 17, while also good for general use, offers a larger screen and more storage but its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less convenient for on-the-go use despite its superior heat management and speaker quality. Both laptops possess powerful CPUs and high-resolution displays but the tradeoff comes primarily in terms of portability and battery life.
Content Creation
8.3
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very 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
8.3
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
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 Plus 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 55 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | Yes | 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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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
Gigabyte Aero 17
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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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