The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is a higher-priced, performance-oriented laptop with a fast processor and advanced graphics, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. It also boasts a large storage capacity and more memory, but it is heavier and has a bulkier power brick, affecting its portability. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly, with a lower-end processor and integrated graphics, which are sufficient for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It is lighter and thus more portable but has less storage and memory, limiting its ability to handle demanding applications. Both laptops have IPS displays, but the ASUS has a higher resolution and refresh rate, providing sharper images and smoother visuals, important for gaming or detailed graphical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is highly regarded for general use due to its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, superior screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy, as well as its long battery life, though it is slightly less portable because of its weight. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop, while more portable and quieter, offers a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, which, alongside shorter battery life, makes it less suited for demanding tasks and hence rated fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is superior for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals in fast-paced games and 3D rendering. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop is equipped with Intel i3-1215U UHD Graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks due to its limitations in graphic processing power and less fluid on-screen motion.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, which explains its very good suitability for engineering and design tasks, paired with a high-quality screen that has better color accuracy and resolution for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for software development, while the HP 15" 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
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you value a clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks and professional design work, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a higher resolution and brighter screen, along with a wider color range essential for accurate visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion smoothness is key, its lower refresh rate may detract from the experience, despite the good resolution and panel type. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop provides a serviceable screen quality across the board with acceptable brightness and resolution for general and engineering tasks, but also falls short in gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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