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Updated January 10, 2024·
For tasks demanding top-notch performance, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with its high-end graphics card and powerful processor. However, its higher price and bulkier design make it less portable than the HP Envy x360 15". The Envy x360, while more budget-friendly and lighter, has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for general use like browsing and productivity tasks. Its touchscreen offers versatility, but it can't match the Aero's superior OLED display quality—a notable factor for color-sensitive work. If battery life is crucial, consider the Envy's longer battery life, whereas the Aero may need more frequent charging. 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
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16's high-resolution OLED screen, combined with a more powerful CPU, plenty of RAM, and dedicated graphics, makes it suitable for demanding tasks, though its heavier weight and shorter battery life reduce portability. Conversely, the HP Envy x360 15" offers a touch-enabled IPS display with respectable screen quality, a more modest processor and memory configuration suits everyday tasks, and its lighter weight and longer battery life enhance portability.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.0
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, is substantially better for gaming and 3D applications when compared to the HP Envy x360 15", which utilizes an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the Aero's OLED screen with higher resolution will provide a better visual experience than the Envy's IPS display, despite both having the same refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is better for engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality OLED screen with superior color coverage, which is important for detailed design work. The HP Envy x360 15", on the other hand, offers increased portability and could benefit from its 2-in-1 form factor, but has a less powerful CPU and integrated GPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower color coverage, which may not be as ideal for intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-resolution display that provides clarity and detail, making it suitable for precision tasks in engineering and design, plus it has a wide color gamut ensuring accurate colors necessary in those fields; however, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized laptops makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is key. The HP Envy x360 15" has a fair screen that is adequate for day-to-day tasks and workflows in general use due to reasonable resolution and brightness, but its color range might not fully satisfy professional design standards and its refresh rate isn't suited for the fast-paced action of gaming and 3D. Overall, the Aero 16 excels in areas prioritizing visual fidelity and color accuracy, while the Envy is a more balanced option for everyday computing but doesn't stand out in specialized, high-performance scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the HP Envy x360 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 Envy x360 15"
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CNET
Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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