The Gigabyte Aorus 5, being more expensive, offers higher performance with better processing and graphics capabilities, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. It has a higher-quality build with more premium materials, a better display refresh rate for smoother visuals, and a more advanced cooling system to handle heat from intense use. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 costs less but comes with modest specs in comparison, suitable for general use and lighter gaming. It has a longer battery life, which could be beneficial for those who need to work on the go. The Aorus 5's higher weight makes it less portable than the Victus 15, something to consider if you travel often. Decide based on whether you need a powerful machine for demanding applications or a more affordable, portable laptop for everyday tasks with occasional gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.4/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a much better experience for gaming and 3D applications as it comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360 compared to the HP Victus 15, which has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 and a lower refresh rate of 144. While both laptops feature similar screen size and quality, the superior processing power of the Gigabyte Aorus 5's GPU and its capability to output more frames per second make it a more suitable choice for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a balance suitable for general tasks and engineering, where resolution and color accuracy are key; its ability to represent a wide range of colors makes it adept for design work. However, the HP Victus 15, while adequate for everyday activities due to its acceptable resolution and brightness, falls short in professional design due to less impressive color representation. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not deliver the best experience as their screens do not prioritize high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion in fast-paced scenes.
Cost
$2,359
$677
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a stronger CPU and more RAM, which would be better for more demanding tasks, while the HP Victus 15, with a lighter build and comparable screen quality, ensures adequate performance and easier portability for everyday tasks. Both laptops have IPS screens with good color coverage for general media consumption, but the Aorus 5's better battery capacity may appeal to users needing longer unplugged usage, while the Victus 15 is a more recent model and might have a slight edge in the latest features and updates.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Victus 15 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
7.3/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Victus 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Victus 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 5 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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