GIGABYTE AERO 17vsDell XPS 17 9700

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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 17
AERO 17

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 17's performance is respectable but lacks significant improvements, making it overpriced overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17's build is a mixed bag, falling short of expectations despite its gorgeous display.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17's vibrant and accurate display is its standout feature, ideal for content creators and photographers.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 boasts impressive features, including powerful GPU, processor, and up to 64GB RAM.
Dell
Dell XPS 17 9700
XPS 17 9700

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 17 9700's performance is hindered by its cooling system, limiting CPU and GPU power.
The Dell XPS 17 9700 boasts exceptionally good build quality with a strong and practical design overall.
Opt for the 1080p panel instead of 4K display for better battery life and comparable color accuracy overall.
The Dell XPS 17 9700 boasts exceptional build quality and a large, responsive trackpad.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#306
Dell XPS 17 9700
Winner
#305
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#316
Winner
Dell XPS 17 9700
#689
Display
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#387
Dell XPS 17 9700
#384
Winner
Performance
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#213
Winner
Dell XPS 17 9700
#319
Build
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#598
Dell XPS 17 9700
#586
Winner
Features
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#363
Dell XPS 17 9700
#60
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 17
Dell Dell XPS 17 9700
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i5-10300H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

GIGABYTE AERO 17

Strengths

The display is absolutely gorgeous, I think it's one of the main highlights of this laptop. The colors are just beautiful, its color accurate if you're a content creator, colorist or if you're photographer this is what you should be looking into.
The performance differences or the performance improvements are respectable, I mean if I were to be completely transparent if you're someone who's using a program that takes advantage of multi-core workload you will notice a difference with that extra four threads
The RTX 2070 super max Q is noticeably faster than the non-super variant and it almost reaches RTX 2080 max Q levels, gaming performance on the other hand was outstanding.
Temperatures are really good and I expected that for a 17 inch notebook, so on the CPU it initially spikes to ATC when clock speeds boost to 4.8 gigahertz but over time it averages to about 63 C
The acoustic performance on the Aero series was actually pretty impressive now during idle mind you the system is pretty much dead silent
DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere results are respectable, I think this might be an optimization thing but if you really think about it it's the same architectures

Weaknesses

I wouldn't spend twenty eight hundred dollars on this laptop because there are far more negatives with this laptop then the pros I talked about earlier
The design is way too sharp super uncomfortable to type on or just generally use, I just feel like GIGABYTE should refine the design a little bit but they didn't do that
The trackpad is really really bad, I really wished if they were able to offer something like the Blades here is able to offer with a glass surface but that's not the case especially since you're spending this kind of money
The webcam worst possible location, I mean it's just pointless I wouldn't even use it
GIGABYTE went with USB 3.0 gen one instead of gen 2, it's really weird to see them go with an outdated spec even though you can pick up a nine processor on an older laptop with the updated specs so that's really weird
The coil one issue I talked about earlier is something to be aware of doing idle and heavy load scenarios

Dell XPS 17 9700

Strengths

The display is excellent, with a high-quality screen that's perfect for content creation and media consumption.
The speakers are quite good, with nice sound in the bass response and well-tuned frequency response.
The laptop has a big battery (97 Wh) that provides around 7 hours of light use, making it suitable for an 8-hour workday.
The larger form factor means you get better cooling, performance, and speakers compared to the smaller XPS 15.

Weaknesses

The cooling system can't sustain high-performance levels due to limited power from the 130W charger.
The keyboard has short key travel, making it not enjoyable for tasks like programming or typing for extended periods.
The right USB-C port position interferes with some mouse setups that use an adapter with a long cable.
The price of the 4K touch display is an additional $400 compared to the standard display.
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GIGABYTE AERO 17

The GIGABYTE AERO 17 is a laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance and stunning visuals, but does it live up to its lofty claims? With a gorgeous display and respectable performance improvements, this device has some notable strengths. However, its design is marred by sharp edges and an uncomfortable typing experience, while the trackpad and webcam fall short of expectations. Can its impressive display make up for these shortcomings, or will the AERO 17's flaws prove too great to overlook?

Dell XPS 17 9700

The Dell XPS 17 9700 is a laptop that excels in certain areas, such as content creation and media consumption, but falls short in others, like typing-intensive tasks. With its large form factor, it offers improved performance, cooling, and speakers compared to smaller models. However, the lack of sufficient power delivery to sustain high-performance usage limits its gaming capabilities. This review will evaluate the laptop's strengths and weaknesses, helping you decide if it's the right fit for your needs.

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