The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and advanced graphics card; however, it is heavier and less portable. It is also more expensive. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easily portable, but it is equipped with a less powerful processor and graphics, which makes it suitable for general use but not for intensive tasks. Both laptops offer IPS displays, though the ASUS has a higher resolution and refresh rate, translating to better visual quality. The ASUS has a significantly longer battery life, but its higher weight might offset the portability gained from less frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outshines the HP 15" Laptop for general use due primarily to its superior CPU and RAM, which contribute to faster and smoother operation, as well as its better screen quality, providing a more vivid and crisp visual experience. However, the ASUS is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and it offers shorter battery life than the HP, which might be a concern for users needing mobility and extended use without charging.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is superior for gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240, which are critical for smooth and detailed visuals necessary for these applications. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop lags with its integrated Intel UHD Graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60, fine for casual use but not for intensive gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.1/10
6.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 G18 is very good for software development, while the HP 15" 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
8.7/10
6.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely has a panel with a higher resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use and suitable for detailed engineering work due to its strong color representation. Contrastingly, for gaming and 3D tasks, its screen may not refresh as quickly, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals where higher refresh rates are crucial. The HP 15" Laptop, having fair screen quality across the board, suggests its display is adequate for daily activities and basic design work but lacks the high refresh rates and color accuracy essential for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, and professional design tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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