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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a high-end laptop with a premium price and is more suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its superior processor, graphics card, and higher RAM and storage capacity. With a smaller screen and high refresh rate, it's also tailored for intensive gaming. Its portability is decent, helped by a relatively light weight. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is a budget-friendly option that's more appropriate for general use and day-to-day tasks, as it comes with a larger screen but less powerful CPU and integrated graphics. Its larger screen size and lower weight make it less portable, and it has a shorter battery life. If you're looking for performance for specialized tech tasks and gaming - and don't mind spending more - the ASUS could be the right choice. If you need a laptop for general use and prioritize budget, the HP could serve your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1
6.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers better general-use performance with its superior CPU and more RAM which makes multitasking and demanding applications run smoother, along with a high-quality touchscreen display that enhances multimedia experience. Meanwhile, the HP 15" Laptop, with its fair performance, has a basic CPU, less RAM, and a standard screen, making it suitable for lighter use but might struggle with more intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is superior for engineering and design use because it has a higher-performing CPU, more RAM, and a more advanced GPU, all crucial for such tasks, as well as a higher quality display with better color coverage and brightness. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop, while more portable due to its lighter weight, falls short with a less powerful processor, less RAM, integrated graphics, and a less impressive display, making it less suited for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2
6.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very 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
8.0
6.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop 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
8.4
6.3
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13's panel boasts high resolution and brightness, providing clarity and vividness that enhance everyday tasks, while the HP 15" Laptop's fair screen quality offers a serviceable but less exceptional visual experience. In engineering and design, the ASUS excels again with wider color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, whereas the HP 15" may not render colors with the same precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion, while both laptops offer modest performance in this area, not fully meeting the needs of fast-paced visual content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very 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
$2,500
$378
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $378 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X13
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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