For intensive tasks like gaming, 3D design, or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, despite its higher cost, offers superior performance due to its powerful hardware. However, its larger size and potentially shorter battery life make it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" is more budget-friendly, offers good performance for general use, has a versatile 2-in-1 design with touch screen, and is lighter for easier transport, but it may not handle demanding applications as well as the Aorus. Choose the Gigabyte if top-notch performance is a priority and portability is less of a concern, or the HP if you favor portability, versatility, and value over raw power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with a superior CPU and more RAM, handles demanding tasks better and provides a high-quality screen but is less portable and has shorter battery life, while the HP Envy x360 15" offers a balance with decent performance, good portability, and longer battery life, plus a convertible design which could be more appealing for those who value flexibility and touch capability. Both have ample storage and fine keyboards, but the larger Aorus might have an edge in speaker quality, and differences in operating noise and heat management could be a factor, with the Envy likely running quieter and cooler due to less intensive components.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, which are top-tier for such demands, whereas the HP Envy x360 15" has a more modest integrated AMD Ryzen graphics and a 60 Hz screen refresh rate, which are adequate for less demanding games and content but not geared towards high-end gaming or intensive 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful i7 processor, significant RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which are essential for demanding software, along with a quality IPS screen. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" with its mid-range Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics delivers adequate but not optimal performance for such tasks, and while more portable and versatile with its 2-in-1 form factor, it sacrifices screen quality and computational power.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
8.3/10
6.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H's screen excels in color accuracy and high resolution, making it suitable for general use and precise tasks needed in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate affects the smoothness desired in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" provides adequate color representation and resolution for everyday tasks and amateur design work, yet it lacks the color range professionals require and the refresh rate gamers seek. Both laptops' screen qualities reflect compromises made to meet different price points and user needs, prioritizing either detailed static images or fluid motion graphics.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Envy x360 15" 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 17H and HP Envy x360 15" 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 17H and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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