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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17, being higher-priced, offers a powerful dedicated graphics card, large storage capacity, and robust engineering performance, suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, it is heavier and has a lower battery life, which affects its portability. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 is more affordable, has a touchscreen with a higher pixel density, and considerable battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for general use, with decent performance for everyday tasks and some creative work, but it falls short for intensive gaming or engineering software due to its integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is equipped with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences, whereas the HP Spectre x360 features a lower-power Intel integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate suitable for casual gaming and general use. The Aero 17's hardware is more powerful, making it better for intensive tasks but this also leads to reduced battery life and a heavier build, contrasting with the Spectre x360 which offers more portability and a longer battery life but with less graphical performance.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
9.2
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a high-resolution display that's bright and offers wide color gamuts, providing sharp and accurate visuals essential for engineering and design tasks, where color precision matters, but its lower refresh rate impacts gaming and 3D performance. Conversely, the HP Spectre x360 delivers a crisp and bright image with a good resolution for general and design uses, yet still lacks the high refresh rate desired for 3D applications and gaming. Both laptops prioritize professional and general use with their screen attributes, but might not satisfy avid gamers or 3D developers looking for smoother visual experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a high-resolution Mini LED screen, an advanced GPU for performance, and a large storage capacity, making it suitable for demanding tasks, but it is less portable and has lower battery life compared to the HP Spectre x360.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Spectre x360 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
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 17 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
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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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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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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