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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is more expensive but offers superior performance with its higher-end processor and graphics card, twice the RAM and storage, and higher refresh rate screen, making it well-suited for intense gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. However, it’s heavier and has a smaller screen compared to the HP. The HP 17" Laptop is more affordable and has a larger screen, making it better for general use and entertainment, but it's less capable for demanding tasks due to its integrated graphics and less powerful processor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
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 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a high refresh rate display, which are very important for a superior gaming and 3D experience, while the HP 17" Laptop uses integrated graphics with a Vega 8 GPU and standard refresh rate screen, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Aorus 15P's more powerful Intel i7 processor and higher screen quality contribute to its better performance in these scenarios compared to the HP's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and its decent but not exceptional screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its high-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, outperforms the HP 17" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with integrated Vega 8 graphics, offering more robust performance for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the Aorus 15P also has superior screen quality with better color coverage and refresh rate, its greater weight and bulk make it less portable than the HP, which may still be adequate for less intensive applications and prioritizes easier transport.
Content Creation
7.8
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a vivid display with sharp resolution and high brightness, making it suitable for browsing, video playback, and productivity tasks, whereas the HP 17" Laptop has a less vibrant display that provides an adequate but less engaging experience. The Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design due to its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color representation for professional work, while the HP falls short in color precision. However, the Aorus 15P's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion, whereas the HP's poor quality for gaming and 3D is due both to standard refresh rate and moderate resolution and panel quality.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
$1,950
$850
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $850.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and HP 17" Laptop 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"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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