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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 15 is more portable and has better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use while offering balanced performance for general use with a good quality screen. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a higher storage capacity, more powerful graphics, and a superior screen resolution, ideal for demanding 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. If portability and battery are crucial for you, choose the Dell XPS 15, but for more intense graphical tasks and storage requirements, the Aero 5 is better suited, albeit with increased weight and reduced battery longevity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
7.9
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a superior GPU in the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti compared to the Dell XPS 15's Intel Arc A370M, which heavily influences its exceptional performance in gaming and 3D tasks. Furthermore, despite both having the same refresh rate, the Aero 5 boasts an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, enhancing visual quality in these applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use and engineering, both the Dell XPS 15 and Gigabyte Aero 5 boast high-resolution screens with vibrant color accuracy, and the bright displays enhance visibility and detail. The Gigabyte Aero 5 edges ahead for engineering and design tasks with broader color coverage, ensuring that designers see a wider spectrum of colors for accurate work. Gaming and 3D applications fall short on both laptops because their screens prioritize color and resolution over the higher refresh rates required for fluid motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell XPS 15 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Dell XPS 15, with its higher brightness display but lower resolution, offers excellent build quality and portability alongside a longer battery life, making it very good for general use where mobility and screen clarity in various lighting conditions are key. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out with a high-resolution OLED screen and larger storage, but it trades off for a heavier build and shorter battery life, still achieving good general use suitability for those prioritizing screen detail and data space.
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 15 and Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.1
7.9
9.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
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How the Dell XPS 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 15 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 15
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
Gigabyte Aero 5
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The Tech Revolutionist
Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the 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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