The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better for intensive tasks like engineering or gaming with its high-end processor and gaming-grade graphics card, but it is more expensive and less portable due to its weight. The larger screen of the HP Envy 17 is good for general use and has a lower price, making it more cost-effective, but it has less storage, a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, which is less suitable for demanding applications and gaming. The HP Envy 17 has a longer battery life ideal for on-the-go use, while the ASUS has a superior screen resolution for sharper images. 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
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 Envy 17
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
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
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out in engineering and design use due to its high-performance CPU and GPU combo, better screen resolution, and color accuracy, making it very suitable for tasks that require intensive graphical power and precision. In contrast, the HP Envy 17, while also good for such tasks, offers a lower screen resolution and less powerful integrated graphics, which may be less optimal for highly demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its high resolution and brightness, making text, images, and videos sharp and vibrant, which is less emphasized in the HP Envy 17, although it still provides a clear and bright display. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for precise color work, which the HP Envy 17 supports to a lesser extent. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS ROG Flow X16's lower refresh rate may result in less fluid motion compared to screens designed for gaming, even though the HP Envy 17 doesn't particularly excel in this area either.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is lauded for general use due to its high-resolution IPS touchscreen, strong CPU and GPU combination, ample RAM, and storage, making it fit for a variety of tasks while also being a portable convertible tablet-laptop hybrid; however, its battery life is on the shorter side.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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