The Gigabyte A5 may offer higher performance suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, recognizing the higher cost reflects its more powerful hardware. The HP Pavilion 15, being less expensive, might be tailored for general use, offering sufficient performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. The tradeoff becomes apparent; if high-end performance is a must, the Gigabyte A5 is a strong contender, whereas, for regular use with a preference for saving money, the HP Pavilion 15 could be quite satisfactory. Additionally, consider the portability and battery life; gaming laptops like the Gigabyte A5 often weigh more and have shorter battery life, making the HP Pavilion 15 a more travel-friendly option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.2/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which deliver robust performance necessary for engineering and design tasks, plus it has a high-quality IPS screen with a sharp display, making it suitable for such work. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15, with its less powerful Intel i3 CPU and integrated Intel UHD graphics, is less capable for these tasks and has a lower-quality TN screen with a lower resolution, which might not be ideal for precision work that requires high graphical fidelity.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5 likely has a vibrant display with adequate resolution and brightness that makes it appealing for daily tasks and detailed work needed for engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Pavilion 15, on the other hand, may have a display that falls short in terms of resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, making it less suitable for both everyday usage and professional applications like engineering and design. Additionally, the Pavilion's likely lower refresh rate and average panel quality would not provide the crisp and responsive experience desired by gamers and those working with 3D graphics.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
The Gigabyte A5 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
The Gigabyte A5 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 is equipped with a stronger CPU and dedicated GPU, making it more powerful for varied tasks, and is complemented by a high-quality IPS display, suitable for those needing performance and better screen quality despite its limited battery life and heavier design.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte A5 and HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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 Pavilion 15 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."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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