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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high-end performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 5 with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card excels, though at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life. Conversely, the HP Envy x360 15" is more budget-friendly, offers better battery life, and is lighter, making it more convenient for general use and portability, but it may struggle with demanding applications due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Both have 15.6-inch screens, but the Aero 5 also features a higher resolution OLED display, enhancing visuals for creative work and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in general use with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and a superior OLED screen, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP Envy x360 15", which offers decent performance and a 2-in-1 feature for flexibility, coupled with longer battery life and easier portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.0
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an OLED display which offers better color reproduction, whereas the HP Envy x360 15" has a more modest AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 integrated graphics and an IPS display, resulting in fair performance in such tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
6.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, substantial 16GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, complemented by a high-resolution OLED screen that covers 100% of DCI-P3 colorspace, ensuring accurate colors and sharp images for design tasks. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" has a modest AMD Ryzen 5 processor with integrated graphics, 8GB of RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage, making it less suitable for intensive applications and detailed design work, despite its better portability due to a lighter build and longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a high-resolution display and superior brightness, making it ideal for clear and vivid viewing in a variety of settings, which is why it's excellent for general use and engineering tasks that benefit from accurate color reproduction. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D work, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" offers fair performance in both general use and engineering due to decent resolution and adequate brightness and color gamut, but like the Aero, it falls short for gaming and 3D with its insufficient refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$518
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $518.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $518 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aero 5
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The Tech Revolutionist
Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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