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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is more expensive and offers a more powerful processor with more memory, an OLED touchscreen with a higher resolution, and is very portable due to its smaller size and weight. However, the Gigabyte G5, while less costly, provides a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it better for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering applications. Nonetheless, it's bulkier, heavier, and has a lower-quality display and battery life. In summary, the Dell is better suited for high-resolution creative work and general use due to its superior display and portability, while the Gigabyte is more appropriate for performance-intensive tasks like gaming at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a higher screen quality, longer battery life, and greater portability, which are crucial for general use and comfort, while the Gigabyte G5, with its focus on gaming, compromises on these aspects but provides better performance for specialized tasks due to its powerful CPU and ample RAM. The XPS's quieter operation and cooler system also contribute to a more pleasant everyday experience compared to the G5, whose strengths in heat management are more aligned with heavy-duty use.
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
3840 x 2400
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 G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-quality screen and powerful CPU, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but for those seeking an enhanced gaming experience, the Gigabyte G5's dedicated GPU and higher screen refresh rate will provide smoother visuals and better gameplay performance. While both machines can handle gaming and 3D tasks, the tradeoff comes with the Gigabyte G5 likely being the superior choice for dedicated gamers, despite the Dell's competitive screen quality and processing power.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, ample RAM capacity, and premium integrated GPU, benefiting designers in need of accurate color representation and performance, though it's less ideal for frequent travel given its good but not excellent portability. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte G5, while suitable for engineering tasks, has a lower-resolution screen and less RAM, but offers a dedicated GPU for computational tasks and possesses gaming laptop features, which could make it a better fit for users seeking a balance between work and play but not color-critical work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 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.
Software Development
8.3
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus shines in general use and engineering applications due to its high-resolution display, which renders sharp text and detailed images, and provides a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color reproduction that professionals need. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, its standard refresh rate may not provide as smooth an experience as displays designed specifically for these purposes. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5's fair screen quality in general use and engineering suggests it has adequate resolution and color coverage, but like the Dell XPS 13 Plus, it falls short for gaming due to a less than optimal refresh rate for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$868
$0
$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 G5 costs $868.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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