If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and machine learning, the Gigabyte A5 with its more powerful graphics card is a better choice, although it's more expensive and heavier, potentially affecting portability. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it easier to carry around, but its integrated graphics are less suited for heavy workloads. Both laptops have the same screen size and resolution, but the Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate which can result in smoother visuals, beneficial for gaming or fast-paced videos. Keep in mind, the Gigabyte may have shorter battery life than the HP, which combined with its weight, might be less convenient if you’re often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
5.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte A5 is better equipped for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz which smooths out visuals, compared to the HP 14" Laptop which uses integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, less suitable for fast-paced games and 3D tasks. Although both have IPS displays and full HD resolution for good screen quality, the faster GPU and refresh rate in the Gigabyte A5 provide a more responsive and immersive experience.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.0/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU which are crucial for demanding software, along with a better screen refresh rate enhancing visual smoothness.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte A5's screen offers a combination of resolution and brightness that provides a crisp and vivid display, which may not be as pronounced in the HP 14" Laptop due to its less impressive display attributes. When it comes to engineering and design, the Gigabyte A5 stands out with its ability to display a wide range of colors, a detail that is crucial for precision work which may be constrained on the HP due to its limited color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the Gigabyte A5's lower refresh rate can hinder performance, whereas even with the HP's fair screen, it's not optimized for these high-refresh-rate activities either.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$418
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
The Gigabyte A5 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.0/10
6.8/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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