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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're deciding between the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the HP Omen 16 and are concerned about cost, the HP Omen 16 is much less expensive while still offering solid performance for gaming and general use. However, the Gigabyte Aero 17, despite its higher cost, comes with a better display and more powerful components that make it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, and professional creative work. The Aero 17 also has a larger screen, but this comes at the cost of portability, as it's heavier and bulkier compared to the Omen 16. Additionally, the Omen 16 has a higher refresh rate screen which is beneficial for gaming. Consider the Omen 16 for a balance of price and performance, particularly for gaming and everyday tasks, or the Aero 17 if your work demands top-tier performance and you're willing to invest more for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
8.4
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 16 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
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, along with broad color gamuts that ensure accurate color representation, which is vital for design work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, it falls short because of its lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Conversely, the HP Omen 16 provides balanced screen quality for both general use and engineering with decent resolution and brightness, but like the Aero, it doesn't cater well to gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that isn't ideal for those specific needs.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,100
$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 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 16 are both praised for their high-quality screens, comfortable keyboards, and ample storage and RAM, which contribute to a solid general use experience. However, the Aero 17's larger screen and high resolution make it less portable and have a shorter battery life compared to the Omen 16, which is slightly lighter and has a longer battery life, aiding its portability for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17's suitability for gaming and 3D tasks stems from its powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high-resolution Mini LED screen with a decent refresh rate, which ensures clear and fluid visuals. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 also delivers an excellent gaming and 3D performance with a slightly more advanced Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smoother gameplay, although at a lower screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 16 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 has 6 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 17
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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."
HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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