GIGABYTE AERO 17vsHP EliteBook 865 G11

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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 17
AERO 17

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 17's performance is respectable but lacks significant improvements, making it overpriced overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17's build is a mixed bag, falling short of expectations despite its gorgeous display.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17's vibrant and accurate display is its standout feature, ideal for content creators and photographers.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 boasts impressive features, including powerful GPU, processor, and up to 64GB RAM.
HP
HP EliteBook 865 G11
EliteBook 865 G11

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 865 G11 delivers top-notch performance with its Ryzen 7 8840U CPU and easy upgradability.
The HP EliteBook 865 G11 boasts exceptional build quality, with a sturdy chassis and premium feel to the device overall.
The display is a notable aspect, providing crisp visuals, albeit potentially limiting for demanding gaming requirements.
The HP EliteBook 865 G11 boasts a robust feature set with impressive specs and capabilities overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE AERO 17
Winner
#306
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#311
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#316
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#332
Display
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#387
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#426
Performance
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#213
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#228
Build
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#598
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#648
Features
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#363
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#443

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 17
HP HP EliteBook 865 G11
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900HK
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 105W)
AMD Radeon 780M

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

GIGABYTE AERO 17

Strengths

The display is absolutely gorgeous, I think it's one of the main highlights of this laptop. The colors are just beautiful, its color accurate if you're a content creator, colorist or if you're photographer this is what you should be looking into.
The performance differences or the performance improvements are respectable, I mean if I were to be completely transparent if you're someone who's using a program that takes advantage of multi-core workload you will notice a difference with that extra four threads
The RTX 2070 super max Q is noticeably faster than the non-super variant and it almost reaches RTX 2080 max Q levels, gaming performance on the other hand was outstanding.
Temperatures are really good and I expected that for a 17 inch notebook, so on the CPU it initially spikes to ATC when clock speeds boost to 4.8 gigahertz but over time it averages to about 63 C
The acoustic performance on the Aero series was actually pretty impressive now during idle mind you the system is pretty much dead silent
DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere results are respectable, I think this might be an optimization thing but if you really think about it it's the same architectures

Weaknesses

I wouldn't spend twenty eight hundred dollars on this laptop because there are far more negatives with this laptop then the pros I talked about earlier
The design is way too sharp super uncomfortable to type on or just generally use, I just feel like GIGABYTE should refine the design a little bit but they didn't do that
The trackpad is really really bad, I really wished if they were able to offer something like the Blades here is able to offer with a glass surface but that's not the case especially since you're spending this kind of money
The webcam worst possible location, I mean it's just pointless I wouldn't even use it
GIGABYTE went with USB 3.0 gen one instead of gen 2, it's really weird to see them go with an outdated spec even though you can pick up a nine processor on an older laptop with the updated specs so that's really weird
The coil one issue I talked about earlier is something to be aware of doing idle and heavy load scenarios

HP EliteBook 865 G11

Strengths

This laptop designwise how everything is reinforced and designed it is topnotch. No wonder I like it.
The performance only will suffer 10 to 20% when unpluging this charger and running games or other applications, still a great performance.
It has a huge 73 or 76W hour battery which contributes to the long battery life.
All you have to do is loosen up these five screws and the whole bottom cover just pops off making it very serviceable.

Weaknesses

The sound quality of the speakers is okay, but not great. You can listen music or do web conferences, but don't expect high-quality sound.
The battery life might suffer when you use the laptop in demanding tasks, even with a powerful Ryzen 7 8840U CPU.
The laptop's case might get micro scratches on the surface after minor drops (within 30 seconds) which is not ideal.
It can be expensive to upgrade this laptop due to its high-end features and serviceability.
Read Full Reviews

GIGABYTE AERO 17

The GIGABYTE AERO 17 is a laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance and stunning visuals, but does it live up to its lofty claims? With a gorgeous display and respectable performance improvements, this device has some notable strengths. However, its design is marred by sharp edges and an uncomfortable typing experience, while the trackpad and webcam fall short of expectations. Can its impressive display make up for these shortcomings, or will the AERO 17's flaws prove too great to overlook?

HP EliteBook 865 G11

I've had the pleasure of putting the HP EliteBook 865 G11 through its paces, and I must say, this laptop is a true workhorse. With its impressive performance, sleek design, and robust features, it's clear that HP has hit a home run with this device. From its powerful Ryzen 7 processor to its long-lasting battery life, this machine is designed to keep up with even the most demanding users. In this review, I'll delve into the details of my experience with the EliteBook 865 G11, sharing my thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses.

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