HP Pavilion 14vsGIGABYTE G7

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HP
HP Pavilion 14
Pavilion 14

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion 14 delivers lightning-fast performance with its Intel Core i5 processor and speedy SSD storage.
The HP Pavilion 14 boasts a sturdy and slim aluminium body with high-quality hinges and display.
The HP Pavilion 14's display offers vibrant colors, smooth performance, and minimal reflections.
The HP Pavilion 14 boasts a powerful feature set with Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM.
GIGABYTE
Gigabyte G7
G7

Quick Stats

The Gigabyte G7 delivers impressive performance for its price point, with high frame rates and smooth feedback.
The Gigabyte G7 features a sturdy build with robust quality, no flex or creaking evident during normal use.
The Gigabyte G7's display offers smooth and fluid feedback at 144Hz, ideal for gaming.
The Gigabyte G7 boasts impressive specs with a strong focus on performance and customization features overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Pavilion 14
#542
GIGABYTE G7
Winner
#540
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Pavilion 14
#508
GIGABYTE G7
#171
Winner
Display
HP Pavilion 14
#840
GIGABYTE G7
#672
Winner
Performance
HP Pavilion 14
#326
Winner
GIGABYTE G7
#405
Build
HP Pavilion 14
#234
Winner
GIGABYTE G7
#597
Features
HP Pavilion 14
#394
GIGABYTE G7
#362
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Pavilion 14
GIGABYTE Gigabyte G7
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Core i7-11800H
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (GDDR5, 25W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 75W)
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Pavilion 14

Strengths

The design is an aluminium body or at least aluminium coated, which feels sturdy and slim. It's also lightweight, weighing around 1.4 kg.
The 14 inch full HD LED IPS display has amazing viewing angles, is anti-glare, and can play 4k videos without any problem.
The hinges are high quality and sturdy, making it easy to open the laptop with both hands.
The Intel Core i5 11th gen processor with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD storage provides fast boot times and smooth performance for daily tasks.
The laptop can edit videos well, including 1080p videos, although editing 4k videos may be challenging.
The keyboard has shortcut function keys, is backlit, and has two brightness levels, making it convenient to use in dark environments.
The trackpad is of good quality, accurate, and has its own HP gesture controls, making navigation easy.
The laptop has a fingerprint sensor, a 720p webcam, dual array microphones, and built-in stereo speakers, making video calling and audio playback possible.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

GIGABYTE G7

Strengths

It offers great performance with a six core i7 cpu, 16 gig of ddr4, rtx 3050 ti, and pci express 4 m.2 ssd.
The 144hz ips panel is very good and provides buttery smooth feedback.
It has three storage options: a pci express 4 ssd out of the box, space for adding another m.2, and a two and a half inch caddy.
The control center allows you to customize rgb backlighting, fan speeds, and other settings.
The keyboard has customizable rgb backlighting and hotkeys for adjusting settings on the fly.
It's reasonably priced and sits just outside the mid-range for the cost.

Weaknesses

There are some exceptions like valhalla and cyberpunk that can cripple performance in most games at high detail.
The frame rate may not hit triple figures, but it will still be above 60 in many cases.
There is bleeding on the edges of the screen, which might be a visual annoyance.
Viewing angles can be limiting for some users, especially when watching videos or gaming with multiple monitors.
No mention of battery life or how long it takes to charge, which could be important considerations for some buyers.
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HP Pavilion 14

The HP Pavilion 14 is an excellent choice for students, offering versatility in its capabilities. Its sleek aluminum body is both sturdy and lightweight, weighing just 1.4 kg. The 14-inch Full HD LED IPS display boasts impressive viewing angles and anti-glare properties, making it ideal for watching videos and movies. With an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this laptop is perfect for daily tasks, multitasking, and even basic video editing.

GIGABYTE G7

The Gigabyte G7 offers impressive performance for its price, combining a six-core i7 CPU with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti GPU. The inclusion of a PCI Express 4 M.2 SSD is a welcome feature, offering ample storage capacity. A 1080p IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate provides smooth visuals, making it an attractive option for gamers on a budget.

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