The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is significantly more expensive than the HP Envy 17, offering a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the HP Envy's Iris Xe, which makes it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also has double the storage capacity. However, it is heavier and thicker, making it less portable, and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 is more affordable, lighter, and offers a longer battery life, with touch screen capability, making it more suitable for general use and 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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is better for gaming and 3D applications largely because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 360, which are crucial for smooth and visually detailed gaming experiences. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 comes with an Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60, which means it can handle some gaming and 3D tasks but won't provide the same high-end performance or fluid visuals as the Aorus 17.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is favored for engineering due to its more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which is essential for intensive engineering software, compared to the integrated GPU in the HP Envy 17. While both laptops have high-quality IPS screens and sufficient RAM for most engineering tasks, the Aorus 17's screen offers higher refresh rates, although it's heavier and less portable than the HP Envy 17, which might matter if you need to move around a lot.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP Envy 17 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, providing clarity and visibility which are crucial for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops have displays with extensive color coverage, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, resulting in less fluid visuals compared to laptops tailored for high-refresh-rate gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its high-performance CPU and dedicated gaming-grade GPU, is well suited for general use that may include more demanding tasks, while the HP Envy 17's inclusion of a touchscreen and slightly better battery life makes it a versatile choice for everyday use. Both laptops offer ample RAM and high-quality IPS displays for sharp and clear visuals, but the Gigabyte's gaming capabilities and the HP's lighter weight and longer battery life present clear tradeoffs between power and convenience.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
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 17 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP Envy 17 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP Envy 17 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 17 and the HP Envy 17 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."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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