The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is significantly more expensive than the HP 15" Laptop and offers a high-end processor, superior graphics card, and a larger battery capacity, making it more suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The HP 15" Laptop is lighter, more budget-friendly, and offers satisfactory performance for general use, but it is not designed for demanding applications due to its modest processor and integrated graphics. Neither laptop should be your pick if you prioritize extended battery life for travel or remote work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in general use due to its higher-performing CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality with a higher resolution and refresh rate, and powerful dedicated GPU which, along with a large battery, support more demanding tasks but result in a heavier build and potentially shorter battery life. The HP 15" Laptop, while lighter and more portable, offers a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and an integrated GPU, making it adequate for basic tasks, with fair screen quality and a modest battery, but also offers better heat management and less operating noise, balancing performance with comfort for less-intensive use.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
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
8.6/10
6.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, substantial 16GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a superior screen quality that offers sharp resolution and higher color coverage, which are critical for demanding tasks and detailed work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.7/10
6.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.2/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X likely offers a high-resolution display with good brightness and panel type, making it suitable for a variety of tasks and details necessary for general use, while its color accuracy meets the needs of engineering and design work. However, its subpar refresh rate hampers gaming and 3D performance where fluid motion is crucial. Conversely, the HP 15" Laptop provides a balance in screen attributes that suffices for everyday tasks and less demanding design projects but falls short for high-end gaming and 3D rendering that benefit from faster refresh rates and superior color range.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the HP 15" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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