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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a high-resolution Mini LED display which is great for color-intensive tasks, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. It's also usually more expensive. The HP Omen 17, on the other hand, while it may have a slightly lower screen resolution with its IPS panel, comes with a more powerful graphics card that is better for gaming and 3D tasks, and it generally costs less. If gaming performance and a more friendly price are your priorities, the HP Omen 17 may be the better choice; however, for outstanding screen quality and intensive color work, the Gigabyte Aero 17 could be preferable despite its less impressive portability and higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
9.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out in gaming and 3D performance with a top-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a Mini LED screen that boasts a high brightness and color accuracy, offering immersive visuals at a 120Hz refresh rate. Comparatively, the HP Omen 17 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks, paired with an IPS display that offers a higher 165Hz refresh rate for extremely smooth visuals, albeit with slightly lower color space coverage.
Screen Quality
9.2
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a high-resolution display and vibrant color accuracy crucial for engineering and design tasks, while its lesser refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen 17, with a very good resolution and brightness, suits general use very well but falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, and while it is good for engineering and design, it may not match the Aero 17's color reproduction. Since both laptops lack the high refresh rates prized in gaming laptops, neither is optimal for gaming or 3D rendering where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is well-regarded for general use due to its high-resolution mini LED screen that provides excellent color fidelity and brightness, paired with a strong CPU and ample RAM, making it efficient for a variety of tasks, although its portability and battery life are compromised due to its larger size and higher performance traits. The HP Omen 17 offers a balance between performance, with a robust CPU and capable GPU for demanding applications, and portability with a slightly better but still moderate battery life and a display that, while lower resolution than the Aero, still delivers good color accuracy and contrast for general multimedia use.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 17 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.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 17 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Omen 17 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.
Cost
$2,071
$2,099
$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 17 costs $2,099.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 10.32" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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