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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the Gigabyte G5 and the HP Omen 15, you should keep in mind that the Gigabyte G5 is generally more affordable and offers a solid performance for general use and games, making it a good value choice if you're on a budget. It's also slightly more portable than the HP Omen 15. However, the HP Omen 15 has a superior battery life, which might be more suitable if you often work unplugged. It also has a higher quality keyboard and better overall performance, especially for engineering and 3D work, providing more power for resource-intensive tasks. The HP Omen 15 is heavier, representing a tradeoff for its increased capabilities. Both have quality displays, but the Gigabyte prioritizes fast motion while the HP has better color reproduction which could be more significant for design work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 offers better performance for general use due to its higher RAM and more powerful CPU, which translate to smooth multitasking and faster processing. Moreover, it has a superior screen quality with higher brightness and color coverage, and longer battery life compared to the Gigabyte G5, albeit being slightly heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 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
6.8
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte G5's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional work but lacks the wide color gamut that engineers and designers need for precise color work. The HP Omen 15 boasts a superior display with good brightness, resolution, and a wider color range, making it a better fit for engineering and design. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they don't have the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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.
Cost
$868
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.6
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte G5 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen is well suited for gaming and 3D applications, providing smooth visuals and responsive gameplay. Meanwhile, the HP Omen 15, although it features a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, also offers a high refresh rate screen and a robust CPU to handle demanding games and 3D tasks efficiently.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5 offers a capable processor and graphics card combo, suited for engineering and design tasks, with a more portable design and newer GPU, but it has less RAM and storage than the HP Omen 15, which boasts a potent CPU and high-end GPU making it an excellent choice for demanding engineering software, at the cost of being heavier and potentially having more operational noise. Both laptops provide quality screens essential for design work, though the HP has a brighter screen, which can enhance visual clarity, and superior speaker and keyboard quality, which can improve overall user experience for extended use.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte G5 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 and HP Omen 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 G5 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"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."
HP Omen 15
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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