The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering compared to the HP 15" Laptop, making it suitable for gaming and heavy computing workloads. However, it's heavier and less portable than the HP. The HP is more budget-friendly and lighter, thus more portable, but comes with less storage and RAM and an i3 processor, which is adequate for general use but not for high-end tasks. If battery life is a concern, the Gigabyte's battery capacity clearly outshines the HP's; however, it may also add to the weight, affecting its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7's superior CPU and graphics card make it more capable for a range of tasks, and its larger RAM and high-quality screen enhance multitasking and media experiences, which is handy for general use. Meanwhile, the HP 15" Laptop, despite its smaller screen and less powerful internals, offers greater portability and excellent heat management, making it a fair option for users with basic computing needs who prioritize carrying convenience over performance.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which greatly benefits gaming and 3D performance, while the HP 15" Laptop has a modest Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the combination of a better CPU and higher quality screen in the Aorus 7 further contributes to its superior gaming and 3D capabilities when compared to the more basic CPU and screen in the HP Laptop.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more suitable for engineering and design due to its higher performance CPU, the Intel i5-12500H, double the RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which are crucial for computing and graphics-intensive tasks, while also offering a larger, high-refresh rate screen for detailed visuals.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.4/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 likely offers vivid and accurate colors along with a high-resolution display, making it well-suited for general use and precise enough for engineering and design tasks that require color fidelity. However, its poor screen quality for gaming and 3D suggests it may have a low refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop provides acceptable performance for everyday activities and some engineering work, but it does not excel in any specific area, particularly in gaming and 3D where a high refresh rate and superior color range are needed.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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