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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the HP Victus 15, consider your needs carefully. The Aero 17, with its higher price, offers more storage, memory, and a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. On the other hand, the Victus 15 is significantly less expensive, but it has less storage and memory, and its processor and graphics are less powerful, which means it may still handle general use and some gaming, but could struggle with more demanding software. The Aero 17 has a larger, higher-resolution display, which is better for creative work, but this also affects its portability and possibly battery life compared to the smaller HP Victus 15. Consider the balance of performance to cost and the importance of portability when making your decision. 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
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 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
6.4
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the HP Victus 15 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, contributing significantly to smoother visuals and gameplay. While the Aero 17 also boasts better screen quality with a Mini LED display, the tradeoff comes in the form of a higher price and less portability due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.8
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 Victus 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
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
262.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a high-resolution display that provides crisp and vibrant images, making it suitable for engineering and design work which requires attention to detail and color accuracy, but it lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth rendering in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. The HP Victus 15 offers decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but might not have the color range professional designers need and lags behind in refresh rate for gaming. While both laptops provide an adequate visual experience for casual use, professionals and gamers might find them lacking in specific areas crucial for their specialized needs.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Victus 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
$677
$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 Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 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 Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 52.5 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 | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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