The ASUS ROG Strix is designed for high-end gaming and demanding tasks, offering top-notch performance, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for travel. The HP Envy x360, on the other hand, is more affordable, offers versatility with its convertible design, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday use and light, on-the-go productivity, though it won't handle intensive tasks as the ASUS does. Consider the ASUS if performance and gaming are your priorities, and the HP if you value versatility, battery life, and a more budget-friendly price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
8.7/10
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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 packs a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it excellent for demanding tasks and general use, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life; in contrast, the HP Envy x360 offers a balance with good screen quality and better battery life for general use, plus it's easier to carry around, although its performance might not match that of the ASUS for more intensive applications.
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, providing a smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experience, while the HP Envy x360 has a more modest GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks but still capable for casual use. Additionally, despite the HP having a good CPU and screen quality, its performance in gaming and 3D applications is eclipsed by the ASUS’s superior hardware tailored for those specific demands.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a more powerful CPU, GPU, and higher RAM, which makes it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design software that require strong processing and graphics capabilities; its screen quality also tends to be higher, providing better visual precision for detailed work. In comparison, the HP Envy x360 15" is less powerful but offers the advantages of being more portable and potentially having a better keyboard and quieter operation, which might be sufficient for less intensive tasks and general use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 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 (2024) 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.
If you need a laptop primarily for general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18's high resolution and bright display offer crisp and clear visuals, making it an excellent choice. However, for tasks like engineering and design, despite its vibrant colors and wide color gamut coverage, the ROG's lower refresh rate might not be ideal for 3D rendering or gaming. Conversely, the HP Envy x360 15" provides balanced screen quality for everyday and professional tasks, but its lesser color range and average refresh rate may not satisfy the needs of gamers or professionals in visually intensive fields.
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 (2024) 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 (2024) and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 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 (2024) 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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