Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the HP Spectre x360 hinges on your needs; the ASUS is built for high-end gaming and demanding applications, offering robust performance but it's heavier and pricier, while the HP targets everyday usage and work on-the-go with its convertible design and lighter weight, also providing longer battery life at a more affordable price, but it's not ideal for intensive gaming or heavy software tasks. Consider what you'll predominantly use your laptop for and whether mobility, budget, or raw power takes priority in your day-to-day activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
240Hz
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its advanced GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences, making it a strong choice for those activities. The HP Spectre x360, while still capable for gaming and 3D tasks due to its competent GPU and CPU, prioritizes versatility and screen quality, which may appeal to users looking for a balance between performance and everyday use.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
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 (2024) and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in performance for demanding engineering and design tasks, and provides superior screen quality for detailed visuals, whereas the HP Spectre x360 offers a balance between performance for engineering applications and increased portability, along with a high-quality keyboard, but may have less powerful graphics capabilities. While both laptops have quality speakers and manage operating noise well, the Spectre is more suited for those prioritizing a lightweight device with strong all-around performance for various computing needs, including light engineering work.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
7.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the HP Spectre x360 both offer high resolution and brightness levels with panels that render colors vividly, making them suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks where color accuracy is critical. However, their screens may not be optimal for gaming or 3D work because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in these applications. The importance of refresh rate for a fluid gaming experience means that while these laptops excel in visual clarity and color reproduction for professional use, they fall short in the gaming and 3D domains where speed and responsiveness are key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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 (2024) 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 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in tasks that demand high performance like gaming or video editing, but its heft and shorter battery life make it less portable than the HP Spectre x360, which offers a balance of performance with strong CPU and RAM, a high-quality screen, and longer battery life in a lightweight design, better suited for on-the-go use. While both laptops have robust storage, pleasant keyboards, and manage heat and noise efficiently, you'll find the Spectre x360 is superior in portability and battery life for general use.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and HP Spectre x360 are both very 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
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very 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 G16 (2024) 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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