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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is often significantly more expensive than the HP Omen 17, potentially offering better cooling and quieter operation with a premium build, but at the expense of battery life and a less advanced GPU. If powering through engineering tasks or enjoying games with advanced graphics is a priority, the HP Omen 17's more capable GPU makes it a standout choice, despite its midrange price and heavier weight. The trade-off is a shorter battery life compared to the Aorus 17G. Both feature quality keyboards and similar screen sizes, but for tasks benefiting from higher resolution displays, the HP Omen's screen offers an advantage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
9.0
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a robust GPU and high screen refresh rate, catering to smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences. The HP Omen 17, with its similar high-end GPU and refresh rate, is equally equipped for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while its CPU and screen quality also contribute to its excellent performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The HP Omen 17 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7-13700HX processor, advanced RTX 4080 GPU, and higher resolution screen, making it exceptional for demanding tasks and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while offering a competent Intel i7-11800H CPU and RTX 3070 GPU, has a lower screen resolution which may not be as optimal for precise engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the HP Omen 17's very good display comes from having a high resolution and brightness levels, providing sharper visuals and good visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops have screens that cover a range of colors well, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17G may not hit the same color accuracy marks as the HP. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, both laptops fall short, as their displays focus more on color and resolution than on delivering the quickest screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$2,329
$1,700
$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 Omen 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
7.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and HP Omen 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 17G and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 17G
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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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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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