If performance for gaming or intensive tasks is crucial and you're willing to spend more, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 would be the appropriate choice as it likely has a more powerful graphics card and processor, as well as features geared towards gaming, such as a high refresh rate display. The HP Pavilion 15, on the other hand, would be more suitable for general use or if you prioritize budget, portability, and longer battery life. However, its capabilities for handling demanding software or games will be limited compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 7. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use because it has a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card, IPS display with better brightness and color coverage, and decent keyboard and speaker quality, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the HP Pavilion 15. The HP Pavilion 15 is also suitable for general use, providing ample storage and excellent heat management, with a lighter build and longer battery life, but it comes with a weaker CPU and lower-resolution TN screen, which might not be as vibrant or sharp as the Aorus 7's.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen quality for everyday activities like browsing and watching videos, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's superior panel type, resolution, and brightness will provide a much clearer and vibrant display compared to the HP Pavilion 15. When engaging in engineering and design, the color accuracy offered by the Gigabyte's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is crucial, which the Pavilion 15 lacks, making the Aorus 7 a better fit. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal than other laptops specifically designed for those tasks, despite its better resolution and panel type than the Pavilion 15.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 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
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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