The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers better performance for intensive tasks, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It also has a high-resolution touchscreen and a high refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which could be a concern if portability and battery longevity are priorities. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it a good fit for general use and on-the-go productivity, although it has less storage and memory, which may limit performance for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, larger RAM capacity, and high-quality screen, offering crisp visuals and responsive multitasking, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life than the HP 14" Laptop. The HP, on the other hand, is more portable thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, and while its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and smaller RAM allow for adequate everyday performance, it doesn't match the ASUS in terms of screen quality or overall power.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.8/10
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are crucial for smooth, responsive gaming and 3D rendering experiences compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, suitable for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering with its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher-quality GPU, alongside a superior screen with better resolution, brightness, and color accuracy. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while offering decent portability and battery life, has a less powerful processor, less RAM, an integrated GPU, and a screen that's not as sharp or vibrant, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop is good.
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
7.7/10
6.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 X16 is good for software development, while the HP 14" 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
8.5/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a high-resolution, bright display with a panel that offers vivid colors and sharp details, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is key, such as graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other gaming-oriented laptops. The HP 14" Laptop's screen offers sufficient resolution and brightness for basic tasks and casual design work, but it lacks the wider color gamut required for precise color work and the high refresh rates needed for immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$418
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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