Dell Precision 17 7770vsGIGABYTE AERO 16

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Dell
Dell Precision 17 7770
Precision 17 7770

Quick Stats

The Dell Precision 17770 delivers impressive performance with its powerful processor and top-notch graphics capabilities overall.
The Dell Precision 17 7770 has a sturdy build with robust aluminum exterior and rigid design overall.
The Dell Precision 17770's display boasts excellent viewing angles and a vibrant image with great color accuracy.
The Dell Precision 17 7770 boasts a powerful processor and professional graphics with RTX 3080 TI capabilities.
GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 16
AERO 16

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 16 boasts impressive gaming performance with significant upgrades to its GPU and CPU capabilities overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 16's improved build is a notable upgrade with a more polished and modern design overall.
The standout display feature offers deep blacks, vibrant colors, and impeccable contrast ratios with some limitations noted.
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 features a revamped port lineup, including USB-C and Thunderbolt ports with HDMI support.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell Precision 17 7770
Winner
#171
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#172
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell Precision 17 7770
#54
Winner
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#315
Display
Dell Precision 17 7770
#497
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#386
Winner
Performance
Dell Precision 17 7770
#38
Winner
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#40
Build
Dell Precision 17 7770
#588
Winner
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#596
Features
Dell Precision 17 7770
#352
Winner
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#361

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell Precision 17 7770
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 16
up to 128GB
up to 64GB
up to 28000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel Core i9-12900HK
NVIDIA RTX A4500 (Laptop, 135W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 105W)
4x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen 4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell Precision 17 7770

Strengths

The Dell Precision 17 7770 has a powerful processor with 55 Watts Alder Lake HX series processors, making it suitable for heavy projects and tough work.
The workstation comes equipped with professional-grade graphics thanks to the RTX 3080 TI, which provides excellent performance.
The machine is built like a tank with aluminum all around the outside, ensuring rigidity and durability.
The keyboard is good for typing with enough key travel and uniform feedback.
The touchpad is large and responsive, making navigation easy.
The laptop has a long battery life of 13 hours and 6 minutes of web browsing or 10 hours and 22 minutes of video playback.

Weaknesses

The Precision 17 7770 is a larger machine that weighs over 3 kilograms and has a profile of 26.7 millimeters, making it less portable.
The bezels are thicker than expected, but this allows for features like a full HD webcam and facial recognition sensors.
The speaker setup isn't perfect, with max volume being a bit lower than desired.
The cooling system pushes hot air through the keyboard as a heat vent, which can result in a hot spot on the machine.
The camera modules are harder to upgrade but increase capacity up to 128 gigabytes.
While the laptop is efficient, there's potential for improvement with better cooling.

GIGABYTE AERO 16

Strengths

The new OLED model utilizing NVIDIA's RTX 40 series is a much better product than its predecessor, with a more pleasing design, improved port lineup, and enhanced performance.
The keyboard feels great to type on, with switches that are 1.5-1.7 millimeters but have enough force for comfortable typing.
The display is gorgeous, with deep blacks, perfect colors, and impeccable contrast ratios.
The laptop runs very cool, thanks to its improved heat management, which keeps the system temperature under control even during intense workloads.

Weaknesses

The battery life may be around 3-4 hours for true hardcore work, which might not be sufficient for some users.
The webcam is 1080P, but there's no high refresh rate option available, which could be a letdown for some creators who also game on the side.
The speakers are not great, being very flat and tinny, making it necessary to use headphones with this laptop.
The touchpad click is very audible and feels cheap, although it's glass and easy to use.
Read Full Reviews

Dell Precision 17 7770

The Dell Precision 17770 is a behemoth of a workstation, designed for heavy-duty projects and demanding workloads. Equipped with up to 55 Watts Alder Lake HX series processors and professional-grade graphics, this machine packs a serious punch. Weighing in at over 3 kilograms, it's built like a tank with aluminum construction and a spacious keyboard. But does its impressive hardware translate to outstanding performance? Let's dive into the details.

GIGABYTE AERO 16

The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED is a revamped edition that addresses last year's issues. Design-wise, it looks similar but now boasts an improved port lineup, making it ideal for creators. The laptop features an aluminum alloy build and weighs around 4.63 pounds. Notable updates include the removal of the lip, enhanced keyboard, and increased port variety. This model utilizes NVIDIA's RTX 40 series, providing a significant gaming performance boost.

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