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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 15 is typically less expensive and boasts longer battery life, better portability, and higher general-use performance, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some light engineering work. However, if you're willing to spend a bit more for stronger graphics performance necessary for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, with a more powerful GPU and a higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate, is a better choice. The trade-off, however, comes with the Aorus being heavier and having a shorter battery life, reducing its portability compared to the Dell XPS 15. 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 Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.0
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 15 is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with its Intel Arc A370M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is better equipped for those activities with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz. Additionally, the Aorus has a higher screen resolution than the Dell, further enhancing visual quality for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a well-balanced screen with a resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and viewing documents and web pages, but its lower refresh rate and limited color gamut may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers who need smoother motion and more vibrant colors. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a high-quality screen with vibrant colors and sharp details that cater to professionals in engineering and design, ensuring accurate color representation for precise work. However, both lack the high refresh rates preferred by gamers and 3D designers, who often require smoother visuals for an optimal experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 15 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
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 Aorus 15 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its higher-resolution screen and stronger Nvidia RTX GPU, offers superior graphics performance compared to the Dell XPS 15, which might make it a preferable choice for engineering and design tasks that require intensive 3D rendering. The XPS 15, while slightly less equipped for graphically intensive tasks with its Intel Arc GPU, provides a balance between power and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 9.6" | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 15
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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 Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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