The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers robust performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks and is better suited for intensive gaming, with a higher refresh rate and dedicated graphics, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14, while less powerful for demanding tasks, is far more portable with significantly longer battery life, a touchscreen, and a higher portability score. It's well-suited for general use, has higher quality build and speakers, and is priced lower. Choose the Aorus 15 if performance in specific intensive tasks is a priority, or the Dragonfly Pro if you value portability, battery life, and savings. 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
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design because it packs a high-performance Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, coupled with a high-resolution screen, making it well-suited for demanding tasks; however, it is heavier and less portable than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which offers good performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon 680M GPU, and excels in portability due to its lightweight design, along with having a high-quality keyboard and speakers.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's screen stands out for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, which ensures sharp and clear images, and its wide color gamuts, which provide accurate color representation necessary for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate limits the fluidity and responsiveness of the display, which can be a drawback during fast-paced visuals. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14", while also boasting a high-resolution, bright screen suited for productivity and design, similarly falls short in gaming and 3D scenarios where a higher refresh rate is crucial for optimal performance.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is considered very good for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life making it more portable, coupled with a higher quality screen and better keyboard and speaker quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while suitable for general use, is heavier with a shorter battery life, but offers a larger screen size and higher storage capacity.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 15 or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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