If you prioritize gaming or running demanding applications, the Gigabyte A7 offers strong performance but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for travel. The HP Spectre x360 14, on the other hand, is more versatile with its convertible design, boasts a longer battery life, and is more portable, but it comes at a higher cost and might not handle intensive tasks as well as the A7. Consider the HP for everyday use and the flexibility of a tablet-laptop hybrid, or the Gigabyte if your main focus is on higher computing power for specialized software or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7, with robust CPU and ample RAM, handles daily tasks efficiently, but the HP Spectre x360 14 not only offers similar performance benefits, it also boasts superior screen quality, lighter weight for easier portability, and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity. Additionally, the Spectre x360's better storage, keyboard, and speakers, along with quieter operation and effective heat management, enhance its overall user experience for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its higher quality CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, excels in demanding tasks like engineering and design, providing smooth performance and crisp visuals that professionals need. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte A7 also offers a capable CPU, GPU, and sufficient RAM for such tasks, but its larger size and lesser screen quality make it a less portable choice with compromise on display finesse.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 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
7.0/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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
7.3/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 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 screen provides ample brightness and resolution suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Spectre x360 14's screen offers sharpness and brightness that enhance user experience in general use and professional design with color accuracy that appeals to creatives, but like the A7, it falls short in refresh rate, making it less favorable for gaming and 3D rendering. Both laptops ensure clear and vivid displays for productivity and creative work, but neither are optimized for the high-refresh-rate demands of gaming and 3D environments.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$1,630
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A7 to be good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 has a higher-end GPU and screen refresh rate which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences, while the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a more moderate GPU performance and screen refresh rate, suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications, along with a more versatile design and better screen quality for general use. Although the CPU in both is adequate, it's the GPU and refresh rate in the Gigabyte A7 that provide the edge needed for better gaming and 3D performance.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the HP Spectre x360 14 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."
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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