AORUS 15GvsDell XPS 13 9310

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AORUS
AORUS 15G
15G

Quick Stats

The Aorus 15G's performance is good but not exceptional, particularly in CPU-intensive tasks and multi-threaded workloads.
The AORUS 15G's impressive all-metal design with premium feel is its standout build quality feature.
The display on the Aorus 15G is a highlight, featuring good color gamut and brightness.
The Aorus 15G boasts an impressive array of features, including a mechanical keyboard and all-metal design primarily.
Dell
Dell XPS 13 9310
XPS 13 9310

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 13 9310 delivers solid performance for creative workloads and occasional gaming sessions, overall.
The Dell XPS 13 9310 boasts exquisite build quality that sets it apart from competitors overall.
The Dell XPS 13 9310's impressive display boasts vibrant colours and sufficient brightness for a superior viewing experience.
The key feature of the Dell XPS 13 9310 is a Core i7-1165G7 chip with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
AORUS 15G
Winner
#392
Dell XPS 13 9310
#397
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 15G
#452
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9310
#678
Display
AORUS 15G
#596
Dell XPS 13 9310
#205
Winner
Performance
AORUS 15G
#112
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9310
#498
Build
AORUS 15G
#440
Dell XPS 13 9310
#177
Winner
Features
AORUS 15G
#218
Winner
Dell XPS 13 9310
#293

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 15G
Dell Dell XPS 13 9310
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10870H
Intel Core i7-1195G7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 105W)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
1x M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

AORUS 15G

Strengths

The keyboard is definitely the star of the show. If you're someone that does a lot of typing but doesn't need to do it in a quiet area then the mechanical keyboard alone could be worth considering.
Most others that have this are typically bigger machines, though there are others that are decent like the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3, but in my personal opinion the Aorus does feel better. Overall build quality with the all metal design felt nice
There's a good selection of I/O though would have been good to see some more Gen2 USB instead of all Gen1.
The screen had good colour gamut and brightness

Weaknesses

the performance wasn't where I'd like. There are big vents underneath and the fans can get quite loud
It's always going to be a trade off, this way it can't get hot, but it also means when compared to alternatives your performance starts looking lower
The cooling looks good, but the performance wasn’t where I’d like
In Adobe Photoshop the Aorus was lower compared to the others, which makes sense as this is a processor heavier test

Dell XPS 13 9310

Strengths

The Dell XPS 13 9310 has a fresh new design with intel tiger lake action stuffed inside.
It's definitely one of the better ultra portables that you'll find out there.
The laptop goes from fast to sleep to ready for action in literally as long as it takes you to scan your finger or face.
Benchmarking with the likes of cinebench throw up quite respectable scores for a machine with an integrated gpu.
You can do some respectable amounts of gaming on the dell xps 13, although not too demanding games may run well even on ultra settings.
The wireless performance is strong too with wi-fi six on board which is great news if you've upgraded your home router already.
The battery life is pretty damn decent, usually dragging a solid sort of four and a half to five hours of use out of it from a full charge.

Weaknesses

The laptop's bottom edge does get a little bit warm at times although thankfully not to chestnut roast levels.
Despite the crazy thin finish, you do actually have two internal fans to help keep that hot air moving out of the laptop, which may cause some noise.
Although the 4k video editing experience was fine with patience, it took a little while to process video things like that.
The original doom reboot rather optimistically wanted to run on the ultra settings which of course was a stuttery mess.
The built-in mics and the laptop as well do not have a privacy switch which is slightly annoying.
You will look a bit grainy if you don't get some decent light on you when using the 720p hd webcam.
Intel's integrated iris xc graphics may not be as powerful as dedicated GPUs, limiting gaming performance to somewhat smooth but lower frame rates.
Read Full Reviews

AORUS 15G

The AORUS 15G gaming laptop boasts a mechanical keyboard that shines as its standout feature. Its all-metal design offers premium build quality, while the edgy gamery design may polarize opinions. The laptop's cooling system is substantial, but performance takes a hit when capped at 90 degrees Celsius. Gaming performance is still respectable, but a potential boost from disabling Optimus would be welcome. This review will weigh the pros and cons of this gaming laptop to help you decide if it's worth considering.

Dell XPS 13 9310

The Dell XPS 13 9310 is a sleek ultra-portable laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance in a remarkably compact package. Powered by Intel's Tiger Lake chipset, it boasts impressive specs, including a Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM. While it may not have a dedicated GPU, its integrated Iris Xe graphics aim to provide a seamless experience for creative tasks and light gaming. With its slender design and robust battery life, this laptop is poised to impress those seeking a versatile and efficient computing solution.

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