The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a more expensive option designed for intensive tasks like gaming, engineering, and 3D rendering due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, ample storage, and generous RAM. Its battery life is lower compared to lighter-use laptops, and it's less portable due to its larger screen and greater weight. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is budget-friendly, lightweight, and offers longer battery life, but it's less suited for demanding tasks, featuring a more basic processor, less RAM, and minimal storage. Choose the ASUS for performance-heavy tasks and the HP for general use with better portability and value. 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 15" Laptop
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
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the HP 15" Laptop for general use due to its stronger CPU, more RAM, superior screen quality, and enhanced portability paired with better battery life, all of which are highly crucial for everyday activities. Meanwhile, the HP 15" Laptop, while fair for general use, falls short primarily because of its lesser CPU performance, limited RAM, and lower screen quality, despite its somewhat important features such as decent storage and acceptable keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.9/10
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 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smoother visuals and enhanced gaming performance compared to the HP 15" Laptop, which has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior processing power, memory, and graphics performance, which is essential for engineering and design software that demand a lot of system resources. It also provides a higher quality display in terms of resolution and color accuracy compared to the HP 15" Laptop, further enhancing visual tasks, although it is heavier and has slightly lower battery life, potentially affecting portability and long-term use away from power sources.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.9/10
8.1/10
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 X16 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
7.7/10
6.7/10
8.1/10
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 X16 is 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
8.5/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a display with high resolution and brightness, plus a wide color gamut, making it vibrant and sharp for general use and professional engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate is less ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. The HP 15" Laptop provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering software, but it lacks wide color coverage essential for precision in design work, and also falls short for gaming and 3D due to an average refresh rate. For gaming and 3D, a display with a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, which neither laptop optimally provides, impacting their performance in these scenarios.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"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."
"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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