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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 15 is more portable and often somewhat less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with a good balance for general use and decent battery life. However, if you're looking for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with a more powerful processor and graphics card, will offer considerably better performance although at the cost of some portability and battery life. Both have 16GB of RAM and similar size displays, but the Aorus 15X offers a higher resolution and refresh rate, making it better for screen-intensive tasks but contributing to its higher price and reduced battery duration compared to the 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
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.5
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a much faster screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for fast-paced and visually demanding games, but it might be less convenient to carry due to its additional weight.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Dell XPS 15 has a solid CPU, ample RAM, and a capable GPU that's fit for engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen exhibiting rich colors and brightness, balancing performance with good portability and excellent keyboard quality. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X steps up with a more powerful CPU and a high-end GPU, resulting in superior performance for the most demanding tasks and a sharper, faster-refreshing display, although this comes at the expense of increased weight and bulk, affecting portability, and a slightly lower score in speaker quality.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell XPS 15 has a bright and high-resolution display that offers clear images and good color reproduction, appealing for everyday tasks and media consumption. However, for engineering and design, the XPS 15's color gamuts are not as wide as some professional-grade screens, limiting color precision for detailed work. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while providing a high-resolution display that suits both general use and engineering with good color fidelity, lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the Dell XPS 15 has somewhat better 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 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,600
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a balance ideal for general use with its strong CPU performance, satisfying RAM capacity, high-quality screen, and considerable battery life; it is also lighter and therefore easier to carry which complements its long battery life for better portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X steps up with a more powerful CPU and a superior screen in terms of resolution and refresh rate, but due to its increased power, weight is higher and battery life slightly shorter, aspects that could be less favorable for users who need to move around frequently.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
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 15X 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
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 Aorus 15X
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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