The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning due to its more powerful CPU and GPU. It also has a better display with a higher refresh rate, which can enhance visual experiences. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP Pavilion 15. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and provides longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and better for on-the-go users who prioritize portability and value over top-tier performance. 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 for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a superior gaming experience with its high-performance AMD RX 6800M graphics card and a rapid 300Hz screen refresh rate, while the HP Pavilion 15 falls short for gaming with a basic Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics card and a modest 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the ASUS has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and a higher-quality IPS display, contrasting with the HP's entry-level Intel i3 processor and lower-tier TN panel.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition provides high performance for engineering and design with its powerful CPU and GPU, substantial RAM, and high-quality IPS screen. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 offers less power with its entry-level CPU and integrated graphics, a lower-quality TN screen, and it is more portable due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
7.9/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a good balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, whereas the HP Pavilion 15 may have a dimmer display and lower resolution which impacts its general use quality. For engineering and design, the ASUS likely has a wider color range, covering more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, which ensures accurate color reproduction, a feature where the HP may fall short. When considering 3D requirements, the ASUS might not provide an optimal experience due to a lower refresh rate, whereas this is less of an issue for the HP Pavilion 15 since it already doesn't meet general usage screen quality expectations.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$600
$0
$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 Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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