The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance, with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. Its larger and higher refresh rate screen may also enhance visual experiences. However, it's more expensive and less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 is more affordable and portable, with a smaller screen and adequate performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption, but it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. Choose the ASUS for high performance at a higher cost and reduced portability, or the HP for everyday use, affordability, and easier transport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
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
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in general use, thanks to its robust CPU and GPU, higher screen quality, and stronger build, despite being less portable and having shorter battery life than some alternatives. Conversely, the HP Pavilion 15 offers adequate performance for everyday tasks with a moderate CPU and integrated graphics, prioritizing portability and extended battery life but compromises with a lower-resolution display and less impressive overall build.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design because it boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor, a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality IPS display, making it well-suited for demanding tasks requiring advanced graphics and processing power.
Content Creation
8.2/10
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 17 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
7.5/10
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.1/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
High-quality panels with crisp resolution and brightness make the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17's screen suitable for general use, while its accurate color gamut benefits those involved in engineering and design, ensuring colors are vivid and true to life. However, the screen's lower refresh rate hinders gaming and 3D tasks, where fluid motion is essential. The HP Pavilion 15's screen falls short for all use cases due to lower quality display attributes, which affect the clarity, color fidelity, and smoothness needed across general computing, professional creative work, and entertainment or gaming scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 has 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
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very 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
$2,499
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"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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