If your priority is high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, and you prefer a more compact and portable device with a high-quality display and touch screen functionality, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 would be an excellent choice despite its higher price. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop offers a more budget-friendly option with adequate performance for general use, a larger screen, but lower performance for intensive tasks. It's less portable due to its larger size and weight, and lacks the advanced graphics capabilities of the ASUS, making it less suited for gaming or engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is better for general use due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which contribute to better performance and visual experience at the cost of a heavier build and slightly lower battery life. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop offers fair general use capabilities with a moderate CPU and RAM, a decent screen, and excellent heat management, but it trades off gaming suitability and high screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.9/10
6.2/10
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
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is better suited for gaming and 3D activities, due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which offer smoother visuals and better performance in demanding applications compared to the HP 15" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, outfitted with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and an advanced GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks due to its superior processing power and excellent screen quality. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and an integrated GPU, making it less capable for such demanding tasks despite its larger screen size and greater portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
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 Z13 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
8.0/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
8.4/10
6.3/10
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 Z13 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 Z13 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption, whereas the HP 15" Laptop provides adequate resolution and brightness for basic usage but may not be as visually impressive. In the realm of engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with a wider color gamut, presenting more accurate colors crucial for professional work, whereas the HP may not reproduce colors with the same fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals less smooth, while the HP's screen qualities also do not cater to the high refresh rates desired for such activities.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
$1,575
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
"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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