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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is significantly pricier but offers top-tier performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering thanks to its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, along with ample storage and memory. It is heavier and thicker, making it less portable. The HP 14" Laptop is much more affordable and sufficiently equipped for general use with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics. It's also lighter and slimmer, favorable for portability, but falls short in performance for demanding tasks compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers higher performance suited for more demanding tasks with its superior processor and RAM, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the HP 14" Laptop, which, with its modest CPU and RAM, is more suited for less-intensive general use and offers better battery life and portability. Furthermore, the ASUS has higher-quality speakers and keyboard, and better heat management, but the HP 14" Laptop counters with a quieter operating noise and slightly better screen pixel density, making it more appealing for users prioritizing quieter functioning and sharpness of display over sheer performance.
Gaming and AI
8.3
5.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is geared towards gaming and 3D performance with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 300Hz, offering smooth visuals and rendering capabilities for demanding games and 3D applications. Conversely, the HP 14" Laptop, equipped with an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers modest performance that is better suited for casual gaming and less intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU, larger amount of RAM, and more powerful GPU, paired with a higher quality screen; these components are essential for running demanding engineering applications and tasks. While the HP 14" Laptop is more portable and has quieter operating noise, it is less suited for intensive tasks due to its less powerful integrated graphics, lower RAM, and a CPU that isn't as robust as the ASUS's.
Content Creation
8.0
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" 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
7.4
6.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for software development, while the HP 14" 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
7.9
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vivid colors and precise details for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is preferable due to its wider color gamut coverage, but for fast-paced gaming, its lower refresh rate might not deliver the smoothness you're looking for. The HP 14" Laptop offers decent performance in color reproduction and resolution for day-to-day tasks and non-intensive design work, but its screen might not provide the sharpness and color fidelity needed for professional-grade engineering. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal as their screens do not emphasize high refresh rates, which are crucial for a seamless visual experience in action-heavy scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$414
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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