If you prioritize gaming, 3D rendering, or complex tasks that require powerful hardware, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior performance but at a higher cost and less portability. If you're looking for a laptop for daily tasks, such as web browsing, office work, or media consumption, and you value ease of carrying and longer battery life, the HP 14" might be the more cost-effective and practical choice. Remember that higher performance often means a heavier laptop with shorter battery life, so consider what's more important for your daily needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with a more powerful CPU and greater RAM, handles demanding tasks and multitasking more capably, offering a higher quality screen for vivid visuals, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which is more compact and offers longer battery life for on-the-go use, but with lower performance in CPU and RAM, it's less suitable for intensive applications. While the HP is adequate for basic tasks and benefits from greater mobility and endurance on a charge, the ASUS excels in more resource-heavy situations but at the cost of portability and battery duration.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 comes equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth visuals and quick response times are crucial. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while capable of handling some games and 3D tasks due to its decent CPU and screen quality, falls short in delivering the same level of performance because of its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate screen.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU which are essential for demanding engineering software, and its screen delivers excellent quality for precision work; however, it's less portable due to its size and weight. The HP 14" Laptop, while more portable and with decent keyboard and speaker quality, has less powerful internals and a lower-quality screen, which makes it less suitable for intensive engineering tasks but more convenient for everyday use and portability.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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.
Software Development
8.0/10
6.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very 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.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 has a screen with high resolution and brightness, making it crisp and clear for general tasks and visually demanding engineering software, while also providing wide color gamuts necessary for accurate color work in engineering and design. However, the lower refresh rate impacts the gaming experience, as fast-paced visuals may not be as smooth compared to displays with higher refresh rates which are preferred for gaming and 3D applications. The HP 14" Laptop's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some entry-level design work, but its poorer coverage of professional color gamuts and lower refresh rate limit its effectiveness for advanced engineering, design tasks, and gaming.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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
$1,599
$418
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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