If you prioritize high-end gaming or intensive engineering applications and don't mind a heavier laptop with less battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 with a powerful processor and graphics card would be suitable. In contrast, if cost-effective general use, lightweight portability, and longer battery life during typical use is more important, the HP 17" Laptop with integrated graphics and a more modest processor would be a better fit. The ASUS has a higher refresh rate display which is excellent for fast-paced gaming, while the HP offers a more traditional display that is sufficient for everyday tasks. 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
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
8.0 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 G18 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outperforms the HP 17" Laptop for general use with a more powerful CPU, higher-quality screen, and superior gaming capacity, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. Conversely, the HP 17" Laptop, while not as powerful, boasts longer battery life and is more portable, making it an excellent choice for those who prioritize convenience over high performance.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which provides smoother visuals during fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop, with its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers a more basic visual experience, less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design use due to its top-tier CPU and GPU, large high-resolution and high-refresh-rate screen, enhancing performance for demanding tasks, whereas the HP 17" Laptop, though it has ample RAM for multitasking, offers a moderate CPU and integrated GPU, and a standard resolution screen, best suited for less intensive engineering use. While both have good screen quality, the ASUS's superior specs, including screen quality, demand a tradeoff in portability and cost, making the HP a more budget-friendly alternative that still meets basic design requirements.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
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 G18 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
8.1/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
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 G18 is very good for software development, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
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
6.6/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, which enhances the experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications less smooth, detracting from the gaming experience. The HP 17" Laptop, with a passable display quality, provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering software but lacks the high refresh rate and color accuracy essential for high-end gaming and professional color work in design.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" 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 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
$2,299
$850
$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 17" Laptop costs $850.
"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."
"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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