If you prioritize gaming or resource-intensive tasks like video editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a solid option due to its powerful hardware; however, it's heavier and might have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. On the other hand, if portability, battery life, and a versatile design are more important to you, especially for everyday tasks or if you prefer using a laptop as a tablet sometimes, the HP Spectre x360 14 is sleeker, lighter, and has a touch screen, but it might not handle heavy-duty applications as well. Both are less suited for heavy-duty, power-intensive tasks than more expensive, specialized laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
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
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, is well-suited for most tasks; however, its portability and battery life are less favorable for on-the-go users compared to the HP Spectre x360 14, which offers a balance of a high-quality CPU and RAM, excellent screen quality, and superior battery life, all in a compact form factor that enhances its portability, making it very good for a range of tasks. Additionally, the Spectre's better storage, keyboard, speakers, and efficient heat management and operating noise contribute to its suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, both of which are critical for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 14, while offering a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Aorus 7 in terms of graphical performance or refresh rate, which makes it less optimal for high-end gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
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 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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
8.4/10
8.5/10
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 7 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 7 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.
When considering screen quality, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 excels in resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks but falls short in the gaming and 3D arena due to a lower refresh rate. The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a brilliant display for both general use and detailed engineering work, boasting a high resolution and wide color gamuts that ensure precision in color-sensitive projects. However, like the Aorus 7, its lower refresh rate makes it less optimal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very 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
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU that can handle demanding engineering software, complemented by a high-quality screen ideal for design work. The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance between power and portability with a good CPU, sufficient RAM, and a crisp display, plus the versatility of a convertible design and a comfortable keyboard, making it suitable for on-the-go engineering tasks.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops
"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 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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