The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is designed for high-performance gaming with a more powerful processor and better graphics card, making it suitable for demanding 3D rendering or machine learning tasks. However, it is heavier and has a lower battery life, which could affect its portability. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop is more affordable and lighter with longer battery life, making it better for general use and carrying around. The HP laptop has a processor and graphics that are sufficient for everyday tasks but may fall short for intensive gaming or engineering use. Choose the ASUS if you need top performance and don't mind the extra weight and lower battery life, or the HP if portability and battery life are priorities and you're mainly interested in general computing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
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 17" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its stronger CPU and GPU, superior screen resolution, and ample storage, offers better performance and display quality for general use, but sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop, while also suitable for general tasks with a competent CPU and enough RAM, emphasizes on better battery life and easier carrying, but falls short in screen sharpness and performance compared to the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate, providing smoother visuals, which is critical for fast-paced games. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop's more modest AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and lower refresh rate screen are adequate for less demanding games and applications but fall short for intense gaming and high-end 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is superior for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are critical for demanding tasks and visual performance, plus a higher resolution screen with greater color accuracy and refresh rate. While the HP 17" Laptop offers a lighter and more compact build, enhancing portability, its CPU and integrated GPU are less potent, and the display quality is lower, making it suitable for less intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" 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
7.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Considering general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 likely offers a vibrant and sharp display with superior resolution and brightness, making it perfect for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design, the same laptop likely boasts a wide range of colors covered by its display, ensuring that professionals can see accurate color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS might fall short due to a lower refresh rate, resulting in less fluid motion compared to other gaming-optimized laptops, while the HP's fair screen quality across all uses suggests it provides an adequate, but not exceptional, visual experience for a range of tasks without excelling in any particular area.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop has 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 17" 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
$850
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $850.
"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."
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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