The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers robust performance for intensive gaming, engineering tasks, and 3D or machine learning applications, with a powerful Intel i9 processor, advanced Nvidia RTX graphics, a large high-refresh-rate display, and ample storage and memory, but it comes at a higher price and is less portable due to its size and weight. The HP 14" Laptop, priced lower, is more portable and offers decent general performance with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor suitable for everyday tasks, but it may not handle demanding applications as effectively, has less storage and a smaller screen with a standard refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is favored for general use due to its superior CPU and graphics card, larger RAM, and high-quality screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Conversely, the HP 14" Laptop, while offering commendable portability and longer battery life, falls behind in performance and screen quality, which makes it just fair for general use but a solid choice for those prioritizing mobility and battery duration over computing power.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.0/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its powerful Intel i9 CPU, high RAM, and advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, along with superior screen quality that enhances detailed work; however, it's heavier and less portable than the HP 14" Laptop, which is fair in engineering and design tasks, has a decent AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics but less RAM and a simpler GPU, suitable for less demanding tasks and benefits from greater portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.0/10
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 17 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
7.5/10
6.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.1/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and a panel type that provides sharp and vibrant visuals, making it suitable for a variety of tasks, while the HP 14" Laptop's moderate resolution and brightness deliver satisfactory but less impressive visual quality. The ASUS's superior color accuracy and wide color gamuts make it ideal for engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial; however, the HP 14" falls short for professional color work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the ASUS's lower refresh rate holds it back from providing the smooth visual experience desired in fast-paced scenarios, while the HP 14", despite similar limitations, wasn't designed with high-refresh-rate gaming in mind.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very 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
$2,499
$418
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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