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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is more expensive, provides stronger performance for 3D tasks, engineering applications, and gaming due to its Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 3060 graphics, but it's less portable with a shorter battery life and heavier build. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use with its Ryzen 5 processor, but its integrated graphics aren't ideal for intensive gaming or engineering software. The Envy also features a touchscreen and better portability, suiting on-the-go use and note-taking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.0
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the integrated Vega 7 graphics and 60Hz screen of the HP Envy x360 15", which renders it fair for such tasks. Although both laptops have comparable screen quality, the Gigabyte's graphics processing unit and refresh rate are more important for a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, with double the RAM of the HP Envy x360 15", and a better screen for color tasks which is essential for engineering and design work; however, it's heavier and less portable. The HP Envy, while more portable and with a flexible 2-in-1 design, has a less powerful CPU and GPU and half the RAM, and lower screen color accuracy, making it less suited for demanding engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visuals critical for gaming and 3D applications. The HP Envy x360 15" provides a balanced screen experience with respectable resolution and brightness, which serves general purposes and engineering well enough, though it may lack the extensive color gamut designers prefer. Both models fall short for 3D and gaming due to their refresh rates not meeting the high standard required for optimal fluidity and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$430
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Envy x360 15" 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 x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"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."
HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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