When deciding between the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the HP Spectre x360 14, consider that the Aero 5 typically offers higher performance for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering due to better graphics and processing capabilities. However, the Spectre x360 is often more portable and stylish, with a convertible design and longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and mobility. The Aero 5 may demand a higher price, so if budget is a concern and you're not looking for a laptop primarily for high-performance tasks, the Spectre x360 could serve as a more cost-effective and versatile option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a high-quality screen, exceptional portability, and long battery life, making it very suitable for a wide range of everyday tasks and easy to use on the go, while its CPU and RAM handle general use effortlessly. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 5 provides solid performance with good CPU and RAM, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it a less convenient choice for constant mobility, though it still performs well for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth gaming and 3D experiences, while the HP Spectre x360 14, although having a quality screen and capable CPU, isn't as powerful in the GPU department and typically offers a lower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both very good for content creation, though the HP Spectre x360 14 is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 14 for general use, and engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a high-resolution, bright display that makes it appealing for general use and engineering tasks, as well as wide color gamut coverage essential for accurate design work. However, its lower refresh rate doesn't suit gaming or 3D applications, where fluid motion is key. The HP Spectre x360 14 also offers a crisp and bright display with substantial color accuracy for general use and professional design, but it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a similarly limited refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very 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
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its robust CPU, generous RAM, and high-quality dedicated GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and graphic-intensive applications, while also offering superior screen quality for precision work. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 14's highly portable design, comfortable keyboard, and lower operating noise make it a flexible option for engineering and design work on the go, though it may not match the raw performance of the Aero 5.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops
"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 numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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