The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It also has a larger screen with a higher resolution and refresh rate which is great for gaming and video editing but it's more expensive and heavier which makes it less portable. The HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and much lighter, making it highly portable and suitable for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. Its performance is less robust compared to the ASUS, and its smaller screen with a lower resolution may not be as satisfying for graphics-intensive tasks. Choose the ASUS if you need top performance for demanding applications and don't mind the weight; opt for the HP for everyday tasks and easier mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in general use due to its superior CPU and twice as much RAM, which are crucial for performance, as well as a higher-quality, larger screen that enhances the viewing experience. The HP 14" Laptop, while more portable and with longer battery life, falls short with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a smaller, lower-resolution screen, which makes it less suitable for demanding tasks and less pleasing visually.
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers outstanding performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its advanced GPU and high screen refresh rate, whereas the HP 14" Laptop, with a less powerful integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, provides only adequate performance for these tasks, albeit with better battery life and portability. While the ASUS excels with a premium GPU and a screen that refreshes images quickly, the HP makes compromises in these areas, which are very important for gaming and 3D, but offers a more travel-friendly option at a presumably lower price.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.0/10
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 surpasses the HP 14" Laptop in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, more RAM, a higher-end GPU, and better screen quality, which are fundamental for tasks that require extensive processing power and detailed visuals. While the HP is more portable and quieter, the performance trade-offs make the ASUS a better fit for heavy-duty applications like 3D modeling, simulations, and rendering.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.0/10
9.8/10
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 G17 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
7.7/10
6.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is 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
8.4/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a high-quality visual experience for everyday tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a visually rich display, boasting better clarity and brightness than the HP 14", which still provides a satisfactory display for routine activities. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, ASUS's adherence to professional color standards is superior, ensuring your designs appear precisely as intended compared to the HP's fair performance, which may not suffice for high-precision color work. However, for fast-paced gaming or 3D applications requiring smooth motion, the HP may fall short due to its lower refresh rate, while ASUS's screen may not be optimal either, possibly affecting your gaming or 3D rendering experience with less fluid imagery.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
$1,391
$399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $399.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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