The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a high-performance laptop ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, featuring a powerful main processor and graphics card. This comes with a trade-off in portability and battery life. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" offers a more budget-friendly option with moderate performance suitable for general use and the flexibility of a touchscreen. It is more portable and has better battery life, but is not suited for demanding gaming or professional creative tasks that require high processing power and graphical capabilities. Choose the ASUS if performance is your priority and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, or the HP for everyday use, better portability, and a lower price. 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, is built for performance-intensive tasks, which makes it well-suited for general use that may require considerable processing power; however, its size and weight along with a lower battery life compromise portability. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" is more portable and offers longer battery life with a touch-enabled screen, making it a versatile option for everyday tasks, but with a less powerful CPU and lower RAM, it might not handle performance-heavy applications as smoothly as the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.0/10
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outperforms in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smoother visuals and better frame rates, which are pivotal for immersive gameplay and fluid 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outshines the HP Envy x360 15" in engineering and design use due to its superior processing power with an Intel i9 CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end Nvidia GPU that make it well-suited for demanding tasks and graphics-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers excellent resolution and brightness, making it a strong choice for general use and detailed engineering tasks that benefit from accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate may affect the smoothness of motion and overall experience. The HP Envy x360 15", while having a decent resolution and adequate brightness for everyday tasks and some design work, may fall short for professional engineering due to less accurate color reproduction and is not optimal for gaming or 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$430
$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 Envy x360 15" costs $430.
"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."
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G18 or the HP Envy x360 15"
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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