If you prioritize a laptop with high performance for gaming or intensive engineering tasks, and you don't mind a heavier device with a more gaming-centric design, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a better choice. It has a dedicated graphics card that can handle complex graphics processing and 3D tasks more effectively. On the other hand, if portability and battery life are more important to you, and you are willing to sacrifice some performance, the HP Spectre x360 is lighter and offers increased battery life, along with a higher-resolution touchscreen display, which could be beneficial for general use and productivity. The HP Spectre x360 is also marginally more affordable than the ASUS ROG Strix G16, but it lacks the dedicated graphics power which can impact its ability to run more demanding applications and games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which are better suited for fast-paced visuals and graphics-intensive tasks compared to the HP Spectre x360, which, despite its high-resolution display, only has integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate, making it less optimal for intense gaming scenarios. The Spectre x360's screen offers better pixel density and touch capability, potentially providing a sharper image and versatility for non-gaming tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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
7.5/10
7.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a good balance of resolution and brightness making it suitable for everyday tasks and engineering applications where clarity and color accuracy matter, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D work that benefit from smoother visuals. The HP Spectre x360 boasts even better color accuracy and a high resolution, which is paramount for general use and professional design work, ensuring detailed and vivid images. However, its screen does not prioritize high refresh rates, making it less ideal for gaming or 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
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 G16 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is preferred for engineering and design due to its higher performance graphics card and CPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks, though it's heavier and less portable than the HP Spectre x360, which also offers a 2-in-1 convertible design with higher resolution and touch screen capabilities for more interactive work but less gaming-oriented hardware.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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