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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 15 is a midrange, more affordable option suitable for general use and some professional applications. It has a sleek design and is relatively lightweight, making it good for portability while still offering solid performance, but it less suited for demanding gaming and high-end engineering tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is premium-priced and provides higher performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, with a powerful graphics card and a larger, high-refresh rate screen. However, it is heavier and less portable, which could be a drawback for those frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a higher resolution and brighter screen, better battery life, and is lighter, making it more suited for general use and portability, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its powerful graphics card and larger screen size, is heavier and has shorter battery life but is better equipped for gaming and tasks that require high graphics performance.
Gaming and AI
6.8
7.5
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 15 is equipped with an Intel Arc A370M GPU and a screen that refreshes at 60 times per second, which is suitable for gaming and 3D applications but less optimal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates provide smoother visuals.
Content Creation
8.3
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.1
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
300Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 15 offers a high resolution and brightness, making it great for general use and details stand out crisply. For engineering and design, its screen covers a broad range of color gamuts, allowing accurate color work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D gaming, which demands fast screen updates for smooth visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Dell XPS 15, with an Intel i7-13700H processor, Intel Arc A370M GPU, and a high-resolution IPS display, is suitable for engineering and design due to its strong performance and quality screen. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, equipped with an Intel i7-11800H processor, more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, and a comparable quality IPS display, but is less portable and has a less vibrant screen, is also appropriate for these tasks, offering greater graphics capabilities which may be important for certain engineering and design software.
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How the Dell XPS 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell XPS 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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