GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDRvsDell G15

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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
AERO 17 HDR

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR delivers impressive performance in various tasks with ease overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR's solid build quality is its strongest feature, making it highly reliable overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR's impressive display offers vibrant colors, crisp visuals, and detailed graphics for an unbeatable visual experience.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR boasts impressive features with powerful GPU options and large battery storage solutions available.
Dell
Dell G15
G15

Quick Stats

The Dell G15's performance is average, offering decent gaming and editing capabilities but limited by RAM.
The Dell G15's build is a mixed bag, feeling solid but using cheap-looking and flimsy materials overall.
The Dell G15's display is merely adequate and does not live up to its potential in terms of visual presentation capabilities.
The Dell G15 boasts impressive specs, including a powerful Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
#407
Dell G15
Winner
#404
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
#496
Dell G15
#52
Winner
Display
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
#673
Dell G15
#664
Winner
Performance
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
#129
Winner
Dell G15
#401
Build
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
#599
Dell G15
#568
Winner
Features
GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
#364
Dell G15
#54
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR
Dell Dell G15
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD + up to 256GB HDD
Intel Core i9-10980HK
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 90W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR

Strengths

The laptop is stable in a way that some of the previous Aros that I've reviewed haven't been.
It's thin, it's light, and getting better-looking.
The horsepower in here and the cooling are super impressive.
The 4k display on this is very nice.
The keyboard has RGB key backlighting, although not perfect, makes up for it with good performance.
Battery life is pretty good, with about 6 hours of usage

Weaknesses

No secondary keys are backlit which can be a bit annoying
Keyboard's travel is short, not ideal for heavy typing users
Speakers don't have much base and would benefit from using external speakers or headphones.
Priced on the expensive side but you get good stuff for your money.
Multimedia keys are not backlit which can be a minor inconvenience.
The trackpad's sister keys ( multimedia/secondary keys) are not backlit, making them hard to see when using with RGB backlight.

Dell G15

Strengths

This laptop is performing where it should be, especially in gaming. It can handle games at QHD with no problem.
The battery life kind of sucks, but it does everything else pretty well if you have a lower expectation.
It has good performance for an RTX 4060, and there's enough ports to use them.
The fan noise is interesting because if you have it on turbo mode it's obviously going to get loud, but you can switch to balanced or quiet profile to be quieter.
It does well in terms of heat, sitting around 91 to 92 degrees Celsius, which is a little bit harder than I'd like it to be.

Weaknesses

The battery life is probably its weakest point, only getting three hours and five minutes before needing to charge.
The G key automatically takes you in and out of turbo mode without any indication that pops up when you're in turbo mode.
There's no Thunderbolt 4 Port, which might be a drawback for some users.
The battery life is very short compared to other laptops, especially considering its price point.
Even though it has good performance, the Dell G5 is not a bad laptop but based on its price point I'd still try to find a laptop that's on sale from last year.
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GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR

The GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR is a powerhouse of a laptop that checks all the right boxes for creative professionals and gamers alike. With its impressive 4K display, robust cooling system, and potent NVIDIA graphics, it's clear that this machine means business. Weighing in at just under 5 pounds, it's surprisingly portable despite its mighty specs. But can it deliver on its promise of stability, battery life, and overall performance? Let's dive in and find out.

Dell G15

The Dell G5 is an intriguing laptop that promises good performance without breaking the bank. Equipped with an RTX 4060 GPU, it's capable of playing games at 1920x1080 resolution and handling demanding titles like Starfield. However, its battery life falls short, lasting only around three hours. The laptop's price point is also a consideration, as last year's models with more powerful GPUs may be available for similar prices or even cheaper.

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