The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is tailored for high-end gaming and demanding tasks, offering robust performance, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for travel. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14 is more affordable, offers versatility with its 2-in-1 design, and has longer battery life, suitable for general use, on-the-go work, and multimedia consumption, but it won't match the Aorus in handling intensive tasks or gaming. Choose the Aorus for peak performance or the Spectre for a balance of affordability, portability, and battery longevity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, making it suitable for demanding tasks, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, which could be a drawback for customers on the go. The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of performance with its capable CPU and sufficient RAM, alongside higher screen quality, better portability, and longer battery life, which makes it very good for general use, especially for those who value mobility and battery duration.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with a high-performing GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better handling of graphics-intensive tasks. While the HP Spectre x360 14 offers versatility and a high-quality screen, its GPU is less powerful and the screen refresh rate is lower, making it less optimal for demanding gaming and 3D scenarios.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for content creation, though the HP Spectre x360 14 is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
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
8.0/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 14 for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a high-resolution display with good brightness levels and panel technology that provides crisp and clear visuals, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work. Its color gamut coverage meets the demands of professionals in design, ensuring accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal to gamers and those doing 3D work, who typically prioritize smooth motion and rapid on-screen changes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very 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
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in complex engineering tasks and demanding design software, complemented by a top-tier screen for precise visual work. While the HP Spectre x360 14 also boasts a quality CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering, its strength lies in its portability and versatile 2-in-1 design, with a high-quality keyboard and lower operating noise, making it a strong contender for on-the-go professionals who still require performance, but prioritize ease of use and comfort.
Cost
$1,700
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the HP Spectre x360 14 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."
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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