If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or demanding tasks like 3D modeling or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers better performance with its higher-end GPU and CPU. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for carrying around frequently. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop is more affordable, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and better for on-the-go productivity, but it won't perform as well with intensive tasks and gaming due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a high-performance CPU, double the RAM, and superior graphics capabilities compared to the HP 14" Laptop, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, reducing its portability. While the HP 14" Laptop delivers sufficient performance for general activities, along with better battery life and easier portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, it has less storage and the screen quality doesn't match the ASUS in color coverage, affecting multimedia experiences.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers superior gaming performance with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a high refresh rate display, enabling smoother visuals and better handling of demanding 3D tasks. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop includes an integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, which provides adequate performance for less demanding games and 3D applications but falls short for intensive gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, has twice the RAM, and features a higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work where fast performance and graphical power are crucial. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop, while more portable and quieter in operation, has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a standard screen refresh rate, which makes it less ideal for intensive tasks despite being more convenient for on-the-go usage.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness making it ideal for general use and detailed tasks like engineering and design due to its wider color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate hampers gaming and 3D rendering experiences where fluid motion is key. The HP 14" Laptop offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday activities and technical work without excelling in any specific area, and its limited refresh rate and color range make it less suitable for high-end gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$418
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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