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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers better performance for 3D work, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks due to its more powerful GPU and CPU, making it suitable for gaming as well. However, it is heavier and has shorter battery life, which might make it less ideal if portability is a priority. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is lighter, more portable, and has a longer battery life, suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity. Its performance is adequate for everyday tasks, but it might fall short for demanding software applications and gaming compared to the Aero 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU outperforms the HP Dragonfly Pro 14's AMD Radeon 680M, providing smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D experiences, while both have similar screen refresh rates which are crucial for gaming smoothness. Despite having the same maximum refresh rate, the Gigabyte's OLED display with higher resolution likely offers more vibrant colors and deeper blacks for an immersive visual experience compared to the HP's IPS display with a lower resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, along with a high-quality OLED screen, excels in engineering and design due to its high performance in CPU/GPU intensive tasks and superior screen quality. Meanwhile, the HP Dragonfly Pro, although it also has a robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, prioritizes portability and has an IPS touchscreen, which makes it slightly less ideal for demanding engineering tasks compared to the Aero 16 but more versatile for on-the-go usage.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 16's higher resolution and brightness make for a clearer and more vibrant display, while its panel quality offers wide viewing angles. In engineering and design, this laptop excels with a display that covers a broad range of colors, crucial for precision in visual work. However, the Aero's lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized laptops makes it less suitable for 3D gaming, where smooth motion and fast screen updates are key.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" surpasses the Gigabyte Aero 16 in general use due to its superior battery life, lighter weight, which contributes to its better portability, and its higher rated keyboard and speaker quality, all crucial for day-to-day tasks. While the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-quality OLED screen and significant storage space, it falls short in portability and battery life compared to the HP, which could be more important depending on your daily needs.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.9
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for software development.
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 Aero 16 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"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."
HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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PCWorld
Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aero 16 or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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