If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte G5 with its dedicated graphics chip is a better choice, albeit at a higher cost and with less portability due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is more affordable, more portable with a lighter design, and offers longer battery life. It's suited for general use such as web browsing and office applications, but it lacks the performance for intensive gaming or engineering software due to its basic integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
5.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 outshines the HP 15" Laptop in gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are critical for smooth and graphically intensive tasks. Meanwhile, the HP leverages its Intel UHD Graphics with a modest 60Hz refresh rate, offering a fair experience suitable for less demanding gaming scenarios and light 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the HP 15" Laptop for engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU and GPU, as it has a more powerful Intel i5 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which are crucial for demanding applications and visual work.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, both the Gigabyte G5 and the HP 15" Laptop offer satisfactory displays with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, though, their fair screen quality means color accuracy may be lacking, which is critical for tasks that require precise color representation, such as photo editing or CAD software. Gamers and 3D professionals may find the G5 and HP 15" short on optimal screen quality as their lower refresh rates can result in less smooth visual experiences, and although their resolution and panel types are decent, they aren't top-tier for high-speed gaming or intensive 3D applications.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$378
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to be good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 offers more storage and a significantly better graphics unit with a higher refresh rate screen, making it suitable for gaming and more graphically intensive tasks, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP 15" Laptop. The HP 15" Laptop is lighter with longer battery life, favorable for portability, and has a higher screen brightness, but it comes with less storage and a much less powerful graphics unit, making it less ideal for demanding applications but adequate for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.2/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to be 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
6.8/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
"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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