The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its more powerful GPU and higher refresh rate display - making it a great option for users focused on these activities. The HP Envy 17, on the other hand, offers a larger screen with touch capability, making it potentially more suitable for general use and engineering tasks where a bigger display might be beneficial. The HP is also more recent and a bit lighter, adding to its portability. Remember, the ASUS might demand a higher price for its gaming-grade features while the HP could be more affordable and still capable for everyday tasks and some level of professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
8.0/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition outperforms in engineering and design use due to its higher-end AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated AMD RX 6800M GPU, which offer superior computational and graphical capabilities needed for such tasks, along with a high-refresh-rate screen for smoother visuals. Meanwhile, the HP Envy 17, while still capable with its Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, provides a larger screen and better portability, but it doesn't match the ASUS's raw power and may struggle with more demanding engineering software.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the HP Envy 17 offer clear, sharp images and bright displays that enhance viewing experiences during everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, their color accuracy and broad color gamuts are crucial for precise visual work, allowing for detailed and color-critical tasks to be conducted with confidence. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops make them less ideal as they can't deliver as fluid motion, which is key for a more immersive and responsive experience in fast-paced games and 3D simulations.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers strong performance for general use, with a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, while its IPS screen delivers good quality visuals; however, it's heavier and has a bulkier gaming laptop appearance making it less portable. The HP Envy 17, on the other hand, also provides ample performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, and its IPS screen has high brightness for sharp image quality; it's more portable due to its lighter build but has a smaller battery which could limit its unplugged lifespan.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and HP Envy 17 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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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