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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its powerful Intel processor and Nvidia GPU, is designed for tasks that demand high performance, like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, but comes with a heftier price tag and weighs more, making it less portable. The HP 17" Laptop is substantially more affordable and lighter, making it easier to transport; however, its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega graphics are less suited for heavy tasks and more appropriate for general use or less intensive engineering work. The Gigabyte also has a higher refresh rate, resolution, and better color coverage on its screen, essential for tasks requiring visual precision, while the HP offers a larger screen size but a standard resolution and lower battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- 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 speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15X.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, and superior screen quality, justifying its higher portability and battery life compromise for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and longer battery life but trades off CPU power and screen resolution, making it a less powerful yet more practical option for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.2
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
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an impressive screen refresh rate of 240Hz for a fluid gaming and 3D experience, while the HP 17" Laptop's moderate AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate make it sufficient for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is rated very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, making it suitable for intensive tasks, along with a high-resolution display, which is crucial for detailed work. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen size which could be beneficial for multitasking and design work, but it compromises on performance by having an integrated GPU and a more modest CPU, making it less ideal for heavy computational tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.2
9.9/10
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 15X 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
7.7
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Considering the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, its screen offers excellent clarity and detail for everyday tasks, along with vibrant colors necessary for engineering and design work, though it lacks the high refresh rate gamers prefer for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. The HP 17" Laptop provides a balanced display that's adequate for browsing and productivity, with an acceptable range of colors for less demanding creative tasks, but its slower refresh rates and lower resolution make it less suitable for immersive gaming and high-end design work. Overall, the Gigabyte excels in environments where color precision is key and offers a decent general-use experience, while the HP is a reasonable all-rounder but falls short for specialized creative and gaming needs.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$1,600
$687
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $687.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $687 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 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 | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"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."
HP 17" Laptop
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PCMag
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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