The Gigabyte A7 is a bit more expensive than the HP Envy 17 and offers stronger performance for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. However, it has a shorter battery life and is not as portable. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 is slightly cheaper, slightly more portable, has a longer battery life, and features a touch screen, but its performance, particularly for graphics-intensive tasks, is not as strong because it uses integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. Both laptops have the same amount of memory and storage, and suit general use, but for heavy-duty tasks like gaming or engineering software, the A7 is the better performer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and HP Envy 17 offer screens with the necessary resolution and brightness, which make for clear, vivid displays that are comfortable to view for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops have screens that support a wide range of colors, critical for professionals who require color accuracy for their work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications as their screens likely have lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and slower response times which are crucial in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,250.
The HP Envy 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 is well-suited for general use with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU providing solid performance for most tasks, including a high-refresh-rate screen making it great for smooth visuals, but it has lower battery life and is slightly heavier, making it less portable than the HP Envy 17.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, perfect for demanding engineering applications that require advanced computing and graphical capabilities; in contrast, the HP Envy 17's Intel i7 CPU with integrated graphics offers decent performance, with the added benefits of a touchscreen and a slightly lighter build for better portability. Both laptops have the same RAM and screen quality, but the Gigabyte A7's superior GPU is more suited for design tasks that involve 3D rendering or machine learning, while the HP Envy may be preferred for its portability and touch-enabled display for those prioritizing flexibility and on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and Gigabyte A7 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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