The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers better graphics and gaming performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX graphics card, and it also has a higher resolution and refresh rate screen, which is ideal for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. However, it comes at a higher price and it's heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 is much more affordable and has a larger screen, which is great for general use and productivity, although its Intel Iris Xe graphics fall short for demanding tasks. If you're focused on general use and prefer a larger screen at a lower cost, the HP Envy 17 is a good choice, but for higher performance in tasks like gaming or engineering, go for the Gigabyte Aorus 15, as long as you're comfortable with the extra cost and weight. 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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high refresh rate screen, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, while the HP Envy 17, with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, offers only fair gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 stands out for engineering and design due to a powerful combo of CPU and high-end GPU which is essential for demanding software, paired with a high-resolution screen that offers excellent color accuracy and refresh rate for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Envy 17 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize crystal clear images and vibrant colors for everyday tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its superior resolution and brightness, will provide sharper and brighter visuals than the HP Envy 17. For engineering and design work where precision color representation matters, the Aorus 15 with its wider color gamuts will ensure more accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but the Aorus 15’s better resolution and panel type may still offer a slightly improved visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,250.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is equipped with a powerful CPU and superior GPU, making it responsive for various tasks and capable of handling more graphics-intensive applications, though it is less portable with a lower battery life compared to the HP Envy 17, which offers a large, high-quality screen with touch feature and longer battery life for extended use, but it relies on integrated graphics, which are less suited for demanding graphics tasks. Both laptops come with ample RAM for smooth multitasking, with the Gigabyte Aorus 15 having an edge in heat management and the HP Envy 17 excelling in portability and having a lighter, sleeker design making it easier to carry around.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and HP Envy 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to have 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
7.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the HP Envy 17 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."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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