The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is geared towards gaming and graphic-intensive work, with a powerful processor and high-end graphics card. Its display is crisp with a high refresh rate, meaning smooth visuals in fast-moving scenes. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could be a concern if portability and all-day usage are important. The HP 17" Laptop is more budget-friendly and offers a larger screen for comfortable viewing and a lighter build for easier transport. Its integrated graphics are less suitable for demanding tasks, but it's a solid choice for general use or less demanding business applications. Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 15 if performance in gaming or engineering tasks is a priority and the HP 17" Laptop for a cost-effective option with greater portability and satisfactory performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a high-performance CPU and a superior dedicated GPU, making it ideal for demanding applications and light gaming, with a high-quality screen and ample storage, though it is less portable and has limited battery life. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop offers a good balance for everyday tasks with a satisfactory integrated GPU, a large screen, and better portability given its lighter weight, but it has less storage and its screen's lower resolution might not be as sharp for certain media.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 outshines the HP 17" Laptop in gaming and 3D because it boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are crucial for smooth and graphically demanding experiences. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop has an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which are adequate for less intensive gaming and graphical work but won't provide the same level of performance or fluidity in visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop 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
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" Laptop 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
7.6/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a display with high resolution and good brightness, making it sharp and vivid for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, complemented by wide color coverage that ensures accurate color representation for professional work. However, its refresh rate is lower, which means it's less optimal for gaming and 3D modeling where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial. On the other hand, the HP 17" laptop offers an adequate display for casual use and work tasks with reasonable brightness and resolution but lacks the broader color spectrum and high refresh rate necessary for specialized engineering tasks and fluid gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$687
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $687.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop 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
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 17" Laptop to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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