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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a better display with an OLED screen and higher resolution, which is excellent for professional photo and video editing, but it's less portable because it's slightly heavier. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 has a higher refresh rate screen which is better for gaming, and it's a bit lighter, making it more portable. If you prioritize creative tasks requiring precise colors and detail, the Aero might be better suited for you. However, if gaming is more your focus and you value portability, then the Omen 15 could be the preferred choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 outshines the HP Omen 15 in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is essential for detailed visual work, while it also offers a more powerful GPU and an advanced CPU that can better handle intensive tasks. However, the Omen 15 has advantages such as longer battery life and slightly better portability, contributing positively to on-the-go usage, and while its input/output devices such as the keyboard and speakers also received positive remarks, they don't quite make up for the difference in performance and display capabilities for professional engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior visuals for general use and design tasks because it typically has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness levels, enhancing daily productivity and color-sensitive work with accurate color representation in both DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Aero's screen may not refresh as quickly, leading to less fluid motion which can detract from fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 provides consistently good image quality across general and engineering contexts but lacks the higher-end color specifications and fast refresh rate necessary for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-quality OLED screen, larger storage, and an Intel CPU known for strong performance, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the HP Omen 15, which may not match the Aero 16's display and storage but offers longer battery life and good portability, making it a versatile option for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and OLED screen suitable for high-res content, excels in gaming and 3D applications but has a standard refresh rate, while the HP Omen 15, housing a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 and a standard IPS screen, offers faster screen refresh for smoother gaming even though it may not match the Aero's peak image quality.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Omen 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 70.9 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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