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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you frequently travel and need longer battery life, the HP Omen 15 is preferable as it offers a significantly better balance of portability and endurance compared to the Gigabyte A7. However, if the cost is a major factor and you primarily use your laptop at a desk, the Gigabyte A7 may be more suitable due to its lower price and additional screen real estate with a larger display, but with a less impressive battery life. Both laptops sport similar performance capabilities for general use, engineering, and gaming, being equipped with strong processors and high-quality graphics cards. The HP Omen has a slightly more powerful graphics card, which provides a minor edge in intensive gaming and 3D work, although both are very capable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Omen 15 are both suited for general use, with powerful CPUs and ample RAM for multitasking, coupled with vibrant, high-refresh-rate screens. The A7 has a large screen and good speaker quality, making it appealing for multimedia, but its lower battery life and heavier weight limit portability, whereas the Omen 15 offers better portability with a longer battery life, higher storage capacity, and excellent cooling system, but its build and speaker quality are less impressive.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and HP Omen 15 have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that make text clear and colors pop, but they lack the higher refresh rates desired by gamers. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is vital, both laptops deliver a wide color gamut, ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is critical, their lower refresh rates could lead to less fluid visuals compared to laptops with displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 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
5.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A7's combination of an RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz refresh rate screen makes it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications, though not as powerful as the HP Omen 15's RTX 3070 GPU which also comes with the same screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. While both have similar CPU performance and good screen quality, the superior GPU in the HP Omen 15 suggests it will handle more demanding gaming and 3D tasks more effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a large screen with good color accuracy, making it suitable for detailed engineering and design work, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen 15, which compensates with a more powerful graphics card for demanding tasks, albeit with a slightly smaller screen. Both laptops have the same processor and RAM, ensuring robust performance for engineering software, but preferences for screen size, battery life, and graphics power will drive the final decision.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Omen 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 Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 70.9 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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