If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind spending more and carrying a heavier laptop, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers powerful performance. However, if you prefer a laptop that is lighter, more affordable, and offers versatility with its 2-in-1 design, the HP Spectre x360 14 is a good choice. The Spectre also has a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, but it won't handle demanding applications as well as the Aorus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers robust performance due to its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, yet it tends to be less portable and have shorter battery life compared to the HP Spectre x360 14, which balances performance with screen quality, longer battery life, and portability for everyday use. The Spectre's versatility is further enhanced by its good keyboard and storage, though both laptops manage operating noise and heat effectively, and offer satisfactory speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D applications because it includes a high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, which are critical for smooth and immersive gameplay. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14, while offering decent performance with an adequate CPU and screen quality, falls short for gaming and 3D due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.7/10
9.0/10
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 17H 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
9.0/10
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 17H 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
8.3/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H and HP Spectre x360 14 both have displays that offer crisp images and vibrant colors, making them well-suited for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, all of which are staples of general use. Their high resolution and wide color gamut particularly benefit engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation for their work, though the HP might have an edge with superior color fidelity. However, the lower refresh rates on both these laptops can disappoint gamers and those involved in 3D work, as these activities demand smoother visuals afforded by higher refresh rates to enhance the user experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor 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 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and ensuring smooth performance in design software, plus it has a high-quality screen for sharp and accurate visuals; however, it's less portable and might be louder during heavy use. The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a compelling balance with respectable processing power, good RAM, and a decent GPU for lighter engineering tasks, enhanced by its high-quality screen, superior portability, and a keyboard that is comfortable to use for long periods, albeit it might fall short in handling the most intensive workloads.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the HP Spectre x360 14 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 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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