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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize superior gaming performance and are willing to pay more, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its advanced graphics card, provides better gaming capabilities. Conversely, the HP Omen 16, while still capable for gaming and various tasks, might offer a better value considering it is less expensive. The Aorus has a smaller screen compared to the Omen’s slightly larger display, which may affect your viewing experience. Portability is comparable between the two, with a small difference in weight and size. Both laptops run on the same operating system and have similar battery capacities, but individual component choices can affect battery life under different workloads. Ultimately, for sheer gaming and high-end task performance, the Aorus stands out, whereas the Omen balances cost and capability effectively for diverse everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Omen 16 both have panels with suitable resolution and brightness that meet the demands of general tasks like browsing and productivity applications. For engineering and design, while they provide sharp images, their color spectrum coverage may not be broad enough to satisfy professionals who need precise color accuracy for work like photo editing or CAD. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates necessary for fluid motion and rapid responses.
Cost
$2,359
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers ample performance for general tasks with a solid CPU, generous RAM, and a high-quality screen; its battery life and portability are reasonable, though not standout features. The HP Omen 16 boasts a slightly more powerful CPU and a better GPU, which could make for a smoother general use experience, and it also comes with a higher-quality screen and longer battery life, but it is a bit heavier, which might affect its portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its high screen refresh rate, is suitable for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, but the HP Omen 16 comes with a more advanced GPU, which boosts its capacity for rendering complex graphics, making it very good for gaming and 3D tasks. While both laptops are equipped for demanding tasks, the better GPU on the HP Omen 16 can provide an edge in graphic-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the HP Omen 16 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-performance GPUs, ensuring smooth operation for computing-intensive tasks. While the Aorus 5 boasts impressive screen refresh rates and GPU ray tracing capabilities, the Omen 16 offers a higher screen brightness and a more favorable contrast ratio, which contributes to better screen quality for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.3
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"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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