If you're looking for a laptop with higher performance for gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Gigabyte A5 equipped with Ryzen 5 and RTX 3060 offers significantly better capabilities. However, it’s heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. The HP 15" Laptop, on the other hand, is more affordable and lightweight, which makes it easier to carry around, but it's equipped with a less powerful i3 processor and integrated graphics, designed for general use such as browsing, office applications, and media consumption and not suited for intensive gaming or heavy computational work. 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 for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
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
250.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 offers better performance for general use due to its superior CPU and GPU, more RAM, and higher quality screen, which are very important factors, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP 15" Laptop. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop, while more portable and somewhat superior in managing operating noise and heat, has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, which compromises its suitability for more demanding general use tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
5.9/10
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 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte A5 is better suited for gaming and 3D purposes because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, allowing for smoother visuals during gameplay and better handling of 3D applications. In comparison, the HP 15" Laptop comes with an Intel UHD Graphics solution, which is less capable for these tasks, and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, which means it will not be as smooth with fast-paced visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.2/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its IPS screen with higher refresh rate offers a smoother visual experience. Conversely, the HP 15" Laptop has a less capable Intel i3 CPU, half the RAM, and integrated graphics, which may suffice for basic tasks but falls short for intensive applications; its screen, while of similar resolution and panel type, has a lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for design precision.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte A5's screen provides a sharp image and good brightness, making it comfortable for everyday tasks, whereas the HP 15" Laptop's screen is adequate but might not be as vibrant or clear. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte A5's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work, but the HP, with a fair color range, may not reproduce colors with the same precision. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte A5's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed for gaming, while the HP also falls short for immersive high-refresh-rate experiences.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the HP 15" Laptop has somewhat better 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 15" 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
$378
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15" 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the HP 15" 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."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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