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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is considerably more expensive than the HP 14" Laptop and offers a more powerful Intel processor, significantly more storage, and double the RAM, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, as well as intensive gaming due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU. Its larger, higher resolution mini LED display will be better for creative work but less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use with its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics; it offers longer battery life and higher portability due to its lower weight, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- 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
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers greater performance due to a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the HP 14" Laptop, alongside a superior screen quality with a higher resolution and better color coverage, which makes it well-suited for tasks demanding high processing power and visual clarity. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, while the HP 14", with its lower performance, provides a more portable option with longer battery life, suitable for everyday tasks without the need for intensive computing power.
Gaming and AI
7.9
5.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8
6.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16 GB of RAM, a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a high-quality Mini LED screen with excellent color coverage and resolution, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and graphic-intensive designs.
Content Creation
8.4
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for software development, while the HP 14" 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
9.2
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts superior resolution and brightness, along with a wide color gamut, which makes it ideal for engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy and clarity, but its lower refresh rate may not be suitable for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. The HP 14" Laptop, on the other hand, offers a fair compromise with adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks and non-professional design work, but it lacks the advanced color gamut and high refresh rate critical for professional design and smooth gaming experiences, respectively. In essence, while the Aero 17 excels in visual fidelity for professionals, the HP 14" may suffice for casual users who prioritize general use over specialized, high-performance activities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
6.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$414
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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