The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-performance experience suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. Its powerful processor and premium graphics card significantly outperform the HP 15" Laptop. However, this comes with a higher price tag, a heavier build, and generally lower battery life. The HP 15" Laptop, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it a good match for general use like browsing, office work, and media consumption with adequate performance for such tasks. The Aero 16 is heavier and less portable but has a superior display with higher color accuracy and resolution which can be valuable for creative professionals. If your priority is portability and cost, the HP is a good choice; if you need top-tier performance and display quality for demanding tasks, and are okay with a less portable and more expensive laptop, the Aero 16 would be the right pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 16.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior general use performance with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, outstanding screen quality, and larger battery, but is less portable and has shorter battery life than more travel-friendly options. Meanwhile, the HP 15" Laptop provides basic general-use performance suitable for everyday tasks due to its modest CPU and RAM, average screen quality, and greater portability owing to its lighter build and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, better suited for graphic-intensive tasks than the HP 15" Laptop, which has a basic Intel UHD Graphics solution built into its entry-level CPU. While both have similar screen refresh rates, the higher quality screen and GPU of the Gigabyte Aero 16 ensures a more vibrant and fluid visual experience, crucial for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 outshines the HP 15" Laptop for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a superior OLED screen which offers higher resolution and color accuracy. While the HP 15" is lighter and therefore more portable, it has a basic CPU, integrated graphics, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, which may not be ideal for intensive engineering tasks or design work that demands high computational power and detailed visual representation.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.9/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color reproduction, making it ideal for tasks that require detailed visuals like engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate is less suited for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications. The HP 15" Laptop presents a decent screen for everyday tasks and can reasonably handle design work, although it doesn't offer the color accuracy or high resolution that professional design software can benefit from. For gaming and 3D, the HP falls short due to its modest refresh rate and lower screen specs, making it less immersive and responsive compared to models tailored for these activities.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the HP 15" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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