If performance is a priority, especially for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers superior processing and graphics capabilities, and it's also a gaming laptop by design. However, it's heavier, less portable, and has a shorter battery life. The HP Envy x360 15 is a budget-friendly, convertible laptop with touch capabilities and a lighter weight, making it highly portable with a longer battery life. It's suitable for general use and less demanding engineering tasks, but it won't perform as well as the ASUS for intensive tasks due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.0/10
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, enhancing gaming and 3D performance, while the HP Envy x360 15" uses an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 7 GPU and offers a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming action.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, making it better suited for intensive engineering and design tasks that require high performance, while the HP Envy x360 15" is less equipped in these areas due to a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a good display for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and wide color gamut coverage, ensuring sharp images and accurate color representation which are essential for these tasks. However, its lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming displays makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" offers fair screen quality with decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and some professional work, but its likely narrower color gamut and modest refresh rate do not support high-end gaming or demanding 3D design applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the HP Envy x360 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the HP Envy x360 15" 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."
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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