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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is more expensive but offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming due to its superior processor and graphics card. It has a high refresh rate display which is beneficial for gaming but has a shorter battery life. The HP Omen 15 is somewhat less expensive, also has a high-performance processor and graphics card, but not as powerful as the Aorus. It offers a longer battery life, which makes it more portable, but is slightly lower in terms of build quality and heat management. If portability and longer battery life are priorities, consider the Omen 15; if you need more power and a better screen for demanding tasks, the Aorus 15X is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is optimal for gaming and 3D because it features a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, which provide smoother visuals and better render performance. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 includes a capable Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate which is also good for gaming, but offers less graphical power and lower screen fluidity compared to the Aorus 15X.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, and its higher resolution screen that provides clearer visuals, although it is heavier which impacts portability compared to the HP Omen 15, which offers a capable but less powerful CPU and GPU, lower resolution but brighter screen, and is slightly more portable.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X's display offers a balance between resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption, while its color accuracy appeals to engineers and designers who rely on true-to-life colors. However, its lower refresh rate can detract from the gaming and 3D modeling experience, where fluid motion is crucial. The HP Omen 15 similarly provides a crisp and bright display suitable for general use and professional work that involves precise color representation but falls short for gaming and 3D content creation due to its less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 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.
Cost
$1,196
$1,053
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,196 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,053.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a higher resolution screen and a more powerful CPU, which makes it very good for general use, but its tradeoff lies in the lesser battery life and slightly heavier build compared to the HP Omen 15, which still provides good general performance albeit with a lower screen resolution and older CPU, offering better battery life and portability.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 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
7.9
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Omen 15 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Omen 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 Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,196 | $1,053 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 70.9 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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