GIGABYTE AERO 16vsDell XPS 15 9520

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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.
Dell
Dell XPS 15 9520
XPS 15 9520

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 15 9520 offers significant and substantial performance upgrades over its predecessor and competitors.
The Dell XPS 15 9520 boasts exceptional build quality with a premium feel and sturdy construction overall.
The Dell XPS 15 9520's display boasts vibrant colors, excellent brightness, and impressive color accuracy overall.
The Dell XPS 15 9520 boasts an impressive feature set, with a highlight on vibrant display colors.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#172
Dell XPS 15 9520
Winner
#168
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#315
Dell XPS 15 9520
#305
Winner
Display
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#386
Dell XPS 15 9520
#379
Winner
Performance
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#40
Dell XPS 15 9520
#33
Winner
Build
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#596
Dell XPS 15 9520
#565
Winner
Features
GIGABYTE AERO 16
#361
Dell XPS 15 9520
#336
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 16
Dell Dell XPS 15 9520
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i9-12900HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 40W)
N/A
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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.

Dell XPS 15 9520

Strengths

The battery life is a heck of a lot better than the 9210 from last year, even beating the zephrus.
The performance improvement over last generation is better in every way.
The 127h is actually leading the pack in a lot of cases and can beat the blade 15's 12h in most cases.
It has a great build quality, display, keyboard, and trackpad making for an amazing experience.
It won't have any problems getting perfectly playable frame rates in most games if you turn down the detail settings just a bit.

Weaknesses

The screen is limited to 60Hz which will be a really bad experience for gaming.
The webcam quality could be improved, defeating the purpose of having a productivity-focused audience.
It's not suitable for gaming due to slow results and 60Hz screen.
The GPU power sharing on all the L base laptops is done differently affecting performance in some situations.
There are little things like a bad built-in deck and webcam that need improvement next year.
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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.

Dell XPS 15 9520

The Dell XPS 15 9520 is a powerhouse of a laptop, boasting impressive performance improvements over its predecessor. With Intel's latest All Lake CPUs, this device delivers exceptional speed and efficiency. The stunning display, excellent build quality, and comfortable keyboard make it an ideal choice for productivity-focused users. However, some minor shortcomings, such as a subpar webcam and dated design, prevent it from reaching true excellence.

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