The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a high-performance laptop designed for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software; it has a more powerful processor and graphics card, leading to a heavier and less portable device with potentially shorter battery life. The HP Pavilion 15, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, suitable for general use such as browsing, office applications, and media consumption; it's lighter and more portable but has less power for demanding software. If high performance isn't critical for you, HP Pavilion 15 offers significant savings, but if you require top-notch capabilities for resource-heavy applications, the ASUS is the better choice despite its higher cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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 Pavilion 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a powerful CPU and high-quality GPU, making it suitable for demanding tasks, and its IPS screen with higher resolution offers better screen quality but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP Pavilion 15.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is designed with a high-performing Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen capable of a 300 Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, while the HP Pavilion 15 has a much less powerful Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics and a screen with only a 60 Hz refresh rate, which is not tailored for intensive gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 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
7.4/10
6.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
7.9/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with a higher resolution and brighter screen, provides a crisp and vibrant display for everyday tasks and demanding engineering applications, benefiting from expansive color gamuts that ensure accurate representation of visuals. However, despite its high-quality display, it lacks in the refresh rate department, which is less ideal for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D rendering where smoothness is key. Meanwhile, the HP Pavilion 15 falls short in display quality across all scenarios due to lower resolution, brightness, and limited color range, meaning it's not optimal for any of the mentioned use cases.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
$600
$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 Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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