The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a high-performance laptop ideal for intensive gaming and tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, thanks to its powerful processor and advanced graphics chip. It's heavier and generally more expensive, so it's not very portable but offers superior performance for demanding applications. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop is more affordable, lighter, and better suited for general use and engineering tasks that don't require high-end graphics performance. Its integrated graphics are less powerful than the Aorus 17, making it less suitable for heavy gaming or graphics-intensive professional work. You would choose the Aorus 17 for top-tier power and the HP for everyday use and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
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 battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a dedicated GPU, making it suitable for general use with a leaning toward gaming and heavier tasks, whereas the HP 17" Laptop offers a good balance of CPU and integrated graphics, ensuring adequate performance for everyday tasks with improved portability due to its lighter weight. Both laptops have 16GB of RAM and quality IPS screens for clear visuals, but the Gigabyte has a shorter battery life and heavier build, as opposed to the HP which offers better battery longevity and easier transport.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics unit which is more powerful than the integrated graphics on the HP 17" Laptop's AMD Ryzen CPU. Additionally, the Aorus 17's screen supports a much higher refresh rate, making it more appealing for fast-paced games and smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which provide better performance for computational-heavy tasks and graphics-intensive applications compared to the HP 17" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a balance of high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use, while its color accuracy appeals to engineering and design professionals. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop provides adequate but not exceptional screen attributes for general use and professional work, but like the Aorus, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
$1,700
$687
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $687.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP 17" Laptop 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"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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