The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers superior performance for tasks like intensive engineering, 3D work, and gaming due to its more powerful graphics card. However, it is less portable and more expensive than the HP Omen 16. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 still delivers respectable performance for general use and less demanding gaming, at a lower cost and with better portability. If budget and portability are major concerns and you're not doing extremely intensive tasks, the HP Omen 16 could be the better choice. However, if you need top-tier performance and are less concerned about spending more and dealing with extra weight, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H would be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
The HP Omen 16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17H.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Omen 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H stands out in gaming and 3D performance with a superior GPU and an exceptionally high screen refresh rate, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming, whereas the HP Omen 16, while also strong in these areas, offers slightly less graphical power and a lower refresh rate, which could impact the smoothness and detail in games and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides vivid details and readability with its bright display and high resolution, outshining the HP Omen 16, which although offers clarity, might not be as vibrant. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops deliver a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate and consistent hues; however, the Aorus 17H has a slight edge due to better color coverage. For gaming and 3D applications, despite their sufficient resolution and panel technology, both models fall short because of their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 16 has only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a larger screen and slightly higher screen brightness, supporting a robust visual experience for general use, balanced with a high-performing CPU; however, its portability is compromised due to a heavier build and lower portability score. The HP Omen 16, while offering a comparable CPU and RAM setup for smooth multitasking and application handling, boasts a higher portability score and lower weight, making it easier to carry, but comes with a smaller screen and less storage capacity.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in engineering and design use due to its advanced CPU, plentiful RAM, a robust GPU, and a high-quality, large-screen display that promises detailed visuals and accurate colors, making it ideal for precise work, although it's less portable and has louder operating noise. Similarly, the HP Omen 16's comparable high-end CPU and GPU, generous RAM, and quality screen offer precision and power needed for engineering tasks, with better portability and quieter operation, but sacrifices some screen real estate and display outputs compared to the Aorus.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 17H to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Omen 16 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 Omen 16 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."
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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