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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is often less expensive and offers good performance for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. However, with a lower resolution screen and lower battery life, it might not be as suitable for tasks that require high screen details or long periods of use without charging. Conversely, the HP Omen 17, while more expensive, boasts a higher resolution screen and significantly longer battery life, making it better suited for intensive tasks and applications that benefit from finer display details and color accuracy, like professional photo editing. Additionally, its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics make it more powerful for demanding gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning workloads. The HP Omen 17 is also heavier with a bulkier power brick, impacting its portability. Both laptops have a 17.3-inch display and similar form factors, but the tradeoff comes down to whether you prioritize cost savings with the Gigabyte A7 or better performance and display with the HP Omen 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- The Gigabyte A7 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 17.
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 caters to general use with its ample RAM and a solid CPU for multitasking, complemented by a good screen and decent portability, yet it is limited by lower screen resolution and shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 offers better screen quality and a more powerful CPU ideal for demanding tasks, along with a longer battery life and superior heat management, but is less portable due to its weight and larger size.
Gaming and AI
7.3
9.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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
7.6
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The HP Omen 17 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher resolution screen which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Gigabyte A7, while competent with a decent CPU and GPU, offers less raw power and screen clarity in comparison. Portability is somewhat compromised for both, due to their large screens and substantial build, but the HP's superior processor, graphics, and screen quality make it the more capable machine for intensive workloads, despite potential concerns over keyboard and speaker quality, as well as operational noise.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 17 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
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7's display provides a balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some professional applications, but its modest refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where smooth motion is key. The HP Omen 17 steps up with higher brightness and improved color accuracy, enhancing the experience for both general users and professionals in engineering and design. However, gamers and 3D designers may find both lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can impact the fluidity and immersion in fast-paced environments.
Battery
4.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$940
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte A7 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte A7
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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 Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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