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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for better gaming or engineering performance, the HP Omen 16, with a more powerful processor and additional memory, is likely to run demanding software more smoothly, and with a higher refresh rate display, it enhances visual fluidness for gaming. However, it's heavier and less convenient to carry around than the Gigabyte G5, which is more affordable and might save you money for other peripherals or software. The HP Omen also has a larger battery, which typically means longer use between charges, but this also contributes to the weight. Remember, if portability and cost are significant concerns, you might prefer the Gigabyte G5, but if performance and battery life are priorities, consider investing in the HP Omen 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 16 offers a more robust computing experience with a higher grade CPU and double the RAM compared to the Gigabyte G5, facilitating smoother multitasking and overall performance, accompanied by better battery life for longer usage away from the charger. Furthermore, the Omen 16's screen delivers a brighter and wider color range, improving visual quality for both work and entertainment, though it is heavier and less portable than the lighter G5.
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.0
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The HP Omen 16 offers a very good gaming and 3D experience with its higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the Gigabyte G5, which is good but has a lower refresh rate. Additionally, the HP Omen 16 has a more powerful CPU and higher screen quality, enhancing overall performance and display clarity.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The HP Omen 16 outperforms the Gigabyte G5 for engineering and design tasks primarily due to a more powerful Intel i7 processor and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications, along with a higher screen brightness providing better visibility. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 is more portable and has a quieter operating noise, potentially making it a better choice for use on-the-go or in noise-sensitive environments.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 16 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
9.6/10
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 16 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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Omen 16 stands out with a brighter, higher-resolution display, offering crisp visuals and vibrant colors due to better panel technology, whereas the Gigabyte G5's display is less impressive in brightness and clarity. When it comes to engineering and design, the HP Omen's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, a critical factor for those tasks, while the Gigabyte G5's narrower color range might leave professionals wanting more. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay, although both provide acceptable resolution and panel types.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The HP Omen 16 and Gigabyte G5 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 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte G5
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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 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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