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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 offers better performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 3060, ideal for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable, making it less convenient for travel. The HP Pavilion 15, while more budget-friendly and lighter, which enhances its portability, has modest performance due to its Intel i3 processor and is better suited for general use like browsing and office applications. The A7 also has a higher quality display which could be beneficial for those requiring sharp visuals, whereas the Pavilion's display is lower resolution which might be less suitable for high-detail work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.0
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 surpasses the HP Pavilion 15 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its stronger Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144hz, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals. In comparison, the HP Pavilion 15, with its Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics and a 60hz screen refresh rate, offers more modest performance that may not be as suitable for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3
5.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7 offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering tasks because it likely has a higher resolution, better panel technology that provides more accurate colors and better brightness, which can make a big difference in everyday use and detailed design work. For gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes more critical, and the A7 falls short on providing the smooth visuals that these tasks demand. The HP Pavilion 15 may disappoint across all use cases due to lower resolution, less vibrant color representation, and lower brightness, making it less ideal whether you’re browsing the web, working on creative projects, or engaging in gaming and 3D activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.2
The Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Gigabyte A7 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7's stronger CPU and GPU make it more capable for demanding tasks and multitasking, while its larger, higher quality screen enhances visuals but makes it less portable and reduces battery life compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which offers greater storage and significantly better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, but has a less powerful CPU and lower resolution screen which may be less suitable for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
7.4/10
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 A7 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
6.6
7.4/10
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 A7 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 A7 and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
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 | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Pavilion 15
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"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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