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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is a premium laptop with strong performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, thanks to its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which also make it suitable for intensive gaming. It has a high refresh rate display, useful for fast motion, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. The HP 17" Laptop is much more affordable, lighter, and offers better portability and battery life, which is good for general use. However, it has lower performance capabilities due to its AMD Vega 8 integrated graphics, making it less suitable for high-end gaming or professional-grade applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop 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
7.8
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, is well-suited for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and graphics-intensive engineering software, and its high refresh rate screen offers smooth visuals, which is ideal for design work. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop employs an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega graphics, which provides decent performance for most engineering applications but may struggle with more graphically demanding tasks, although it benefits from being lighter and potentially more portable.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G likely offers a high-resolution display with good brightness and panel technology, ensuring sharp and vivid images suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, this laptop's display probably covers a wider range of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which means it can reproduce colors more accurately and is therefore better suited for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Aorus 17G's lower refresh rate may result in less smooth motion, while the HP 17" Laptop, having fair screen quality across the board, may not excel in any specific area but provides a balanced experience for general use and engineering without catering to the high refresh rate needs of gaming and 3D applications.
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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$687
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $687.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, which along with its quality IPS screen, makes it ideal for general use, though its substantial weight and average battery life might limit its portability. The HP 17" Laptop also offers a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, with the added benefits of a lighter design for better portability and a quality IPS display, but its shorter battery life could be a constraint for extended use away from power outlets.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
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 17G and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $687 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"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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