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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more portable and offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen, making it ideal for general use and ensuring crisp visuals and vibrant colors. It tends to be better for travel with its lighter weight and longer battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, on the other hand, has a larger screen and a dedicated graphics card which is better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It has a significantly more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. If you prioritize mobility and battery life, opt for the Dell, but if you require higher graphical performance for intensive tasks, choose the Gigabyte. Both are similarly priced, so your choice should hinge on these functional tradeoffs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus, with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, more RAM, and lightweight design, offers an excellent combination of screen quality and portability, making it very good for general use, although it has lesser storage capacity. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, while it provides more storage and a dedicated GPU for better performance in more intensive tasks, its heavier weight and larger size tradeoff portability and battery life, yet it remains good for general use and suitable for gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2400
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus, featuring an integrated Intel GPU, is less suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 which includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, renowned for superior performance in these areas. Moreover, the XPS's screen refresh rate is standard, whereas the Aorus 17 likely offers a higher refresh rate conducive to smoother gameplay and better 3D experience.
Software Development
8.3
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is favored by general users and engineers for its high resolution and color accuracy, which makes for crisp text and vibrant images that are crucial for design work. However, its lower refresh rate is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a decent balance for both general and engineering tasks, but like the Dell, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its suboptimal refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful processor, high RAM capacity, and superb screen quality with a high-resolution OLED display, offering rich and accurate colors, which is vital for detailed design work; however, it has integrated graphics which are less powerful than dedicated GPU options. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a robust dedicated GPU, more favorable for GPU-intensive engineering tasks, and a larger, although less dense, screen but is less portable and has a less premium build than the Dell, making it more suited to stationary workspaces where laptop transport isn't frequent.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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 Aorus 17
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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