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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the Dell XPS 15's portability, longer battery life, higher color accuracy, and quality keyboard, it suits general uses and work that demands accurate color representation, like photo editing. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a more powerful GPU and higher refresh rate display, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and heavy computational tasks, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. If you prioritize performance over portability and are into intensive gaming or engineering tasks, the Aorus 17 would be favorable, while the XPS 15 is better for more general, on-the-go use. 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 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.1
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
8.1
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 15 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
7.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a vivid display with accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or watching movies, the Dell XPS 15 offers a great balance with its high resolution and bright screen, making it suitable for both general use and professional design work that relies on color accuracy. However, if your main interest is 3D gaming where motion clarity and fluidity are crucial, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its higher refresh rate, may be more your speed, although both laptops may not provide the optimal gaming experience due to their lower refresh rates compared to dedicated gaming rigs. Ultimately, if you lean more towards media creation or consumption, the Dell XPS 15 shines, but for a smoother gaming experience, you might seek out laptops specifically tailored for that purpose.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell XPS 15 has good 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 15 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
$1,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Dell XPS 15 shines in portability and battery life, making it very good for general use with its lighter weight and longer endurance compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17, which offers an exceptionally high refresh rate screen and high-end graphics card that are more than capable for general use but can result in reduced battery life and increased weight. While both laptops come equipped with strong CPUs and ample RAM, the XPS 15's exceptional screen quality with higher color accuracy and brightness supports better everyday visuals, whereas Aorus 17 leans towards gaming specifications that cater well to general tasks but might not be as necessary.
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 17 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Dell XPS 15's Intel Arc A370M, and it also has double the storage capacity, but it's heavier and less portable. The Dell provides a more portable solution with adequate performance for less intensive tasks and excellent build quality, while the Gigabyte excels in screen refresh rate, making it better for fast-paced visual tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 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 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 15.7" | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
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 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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