The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks including 3D work, machine learning, and gaming due to its powerful processor and advanced graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and easier to carry, but is designed for general use with less power that's insufficient for demanding applications. Both have similar storage and memory, but the Aorus 15X has a significantly better display and battery life. Choose the Aorus for high-demand tasks if the price is justifiable; select the Pavilion for everyday tasks and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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 Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15X.
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X stands out for its powerful Intel i9 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, resulting in a very good performance for general use, but it's heavier and has less battery life compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which offers good general performance with a basic Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics and is lighter and more portable with a longer battery life. The Aorus 15X has a higher quality screen with better resolution and refresh rate, making it more suitable for tasks that require visual accuracy, whereas the Pavilion 15 has a lower resolution screen that still suffices for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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
4.2/10
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 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
7.7/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Since the Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a high resolution and brightness, it ensures a vivid and clear display, making it ideal for general use where readability and image clarity are crucial. For engineering and design applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X supports wide color gamuts, presenting accurate and rich colors, which is essential for those working with visual content. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suited for gaming and 3D tasks, where a higher refresh rate is critical for smooth motion and a more immersive experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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