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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers high performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card, but comes with a higher price tag and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, which enhances its portability. Its performance is suitable for general use and has a touchscreen feature, but it falls short for demanding engineering work or gaming. Choose the Aorus 15X for performance or the Envy x360 for portability and general use. 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
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is rated very good for general use due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, but with a tradeoff in portability and battery life; it is also more suitable for intensive gaming due to its powerful dedicated GPU. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" offers good general use capabilities with a decent processor and RAM, better battery life, and excellent portability, thanks to its lighter weight and 2-in-1 convertible design, though it has less storage and lower screen resolution.
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.0
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X outshines the HP Envy x360 15" in gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which are critical for fluid animation and fast-paced action. In contrast, the HP's Vega 7 integrated GPU and 60 Hz screen refresh rate cater to more casual gaming experiences and less demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out for engineering and design use with its high-performance Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and provide higher screen resolution for detailed visuals.
Content Creation
8.0
7.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out with its high-resolution, bright display, and panel type that offers clear and crisp visuals which are essential for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design, this laptop also excels thanks to its wide color gamuts that ensure accurate color reproduction, critical for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Aorus 15X disappoints, as it hinders the smooth visuals that are key for an immersive experience, contrasting with the HP Envy x360 15", which, despite having fair screen quality for general use and engineering with modest brightness and color accuracy, lags behind for gaming due to its inadequate refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the HP Envy x360 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Envy x360 15" 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 15X and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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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 Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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