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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is the more expensive option but offers a larger and higher-resolution screen, better color accuracy, and a more powerful GPU, which make it well-suited for professional creative tasks, engineering, and intensive gaming. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 is more affordable, with a smaller and lower-resolution screen, but it provides longer battery life and is lighter, enhancing its portability. While it still performs well in gaming and general use, it may not match the Aero 17's performance in tasks requiring high color accuracy or intense graphical processing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.8
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers an advanced mini LED screen with higher resolution and brightness, complemented by superior GPU performance, making it an excellent choice for demanding engineering and design work. Meanwhile, the HP Omen 15 balances solid engineering performance with better portability and longer battery life, but its screen and GPU, while good, do not match the high standards set by the Aero 17's display and graphics power.
Content Creation
8.4
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is 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.
Screen Quality
9.2
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers vibrant colors and high resolution, making it suitable for tasks that demand precise color representation like engineering and design, while its brightness aids in clear visibility for general use. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may not provide as smooth visuals as dedicated gaming laptops. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 delivers good color accuracy and clarity for both general and design-related tasks, but similar to the Aero 17, its refresh rate is not optimal for the fast-paced action of gaming and 3D scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
8.0
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,000
$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 Omen 15 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out for gaming and 3D with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-resolution Mini LED screen which enhances visual quality, but with a lower screen refresh rate. In comparison, the HP Omen 15 is also well-suited for gaming with a strong Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher refresh rate IPS screen, delivering smoother visuals, albeit at a lower resolution than the Aero 17.
Software Development
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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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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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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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