The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers high performance with its advanced processor and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It features a high-resolution OLED screen but has less portability due to its weight and size. Conversely, the HP Pavilion 15 is more affordable and lighter, suitable for general use with its modest performance capabilities. It has a lower-resolution screen, which may not be ideal for tasks requiring detailed graphics. Battery life may also be a consideration, as the Aero's powerful components could lead to shorter usage times between charges. Choose the Aero 5 if performance is a priority and the Pavilion 15 for everyday tasks and easier mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in power for general use with its stronger CPU, premium screen quality, and dedicated graphics card, but it has less battery life and is heavier which could be less convenient for carrying around. The HP Pavilion 15, on the other hand, offers a lighter and more portable option with longer battery life, although it's less powerful due to a lower-tier CPU and average screen quality, which might not be as suitable for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the HP Pavilion 15 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the Pavilion's Intel UHD Xe G4, and it benefits from a higher screen quality with an OLED display, yielding deeper contrasts and more vibrant colors. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Aero's GPU and greater screen resolution support more demanding visual tasks, such as high-resolution gaming and 3D rendering, which the Pavilion's specs are less equipped to handle.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and an advanced GPU, all of which are essential for demanding engineering and design software, plus it has superior screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy that is beneficial for detailed design work. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15, while more portable and quieter, has a lower-tier CPU, integrated graphics that are less capable for complex tasks, and a screen with lower resolution and color fidelity, making it less suitable for sophisticated engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 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
7.9/10
6.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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
8.6/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Based on your preferences, for general use, the Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a vibrant, sharp, and bright display, making it excellent for everyday tasks, whereas the HP Pavilion 15's display lacks clarity and brightness, making it less appealing. For engineering and design work, the Aero 5's wider color gamut ensures accurate color representation which is essential for professionals, whereas the Pavilion 15's limited color range can be a setback for precision work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Aero 5's screen might lag behind due to a lower refresh rate, whereas the Pavilion 15's screen also falls short, offering neither high refresh rate nor resolution that avid gamers typically look for.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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