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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the HP Pavilion 15, the decision largely depends on your needs and budget. The ASUS is tailored for high-end gaming or demanding tasks like 3D modeling and video editing, offering top-notch performance and a high refresh rate display, but this comes at a higher cost and with a shorter battery life. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly and better suited for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, with longer battery life for all-day use, though it won't handle intensive tasks as well. The HP is also typically lighter and easier to carry around, which is beneficial if you plan to use the laptop on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- 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
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, offers strong performance and a high-quality screen ideal for both general use and gaming, but it has less portability due to its weight and larger battery which, however, contributes to longer battery life. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 has a more basic CPU and integrated graphics, a lower resolution screen, and is lighter and more portable, making it a decent choice for general use but less suitable for intensive tasks, while its smaller battery results in shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, offers superior gaming and 3D performance, while the HP Pavilion 15, with an Intel UHD Xe G4 and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, provides modest capabilities in those areas.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.2
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is better suited for engineering and design tasks as it comes equipped with a stronger CPU (AMD Ryzen 9), a superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070), and a higher quality screen with better resolution and color accuracy which are crucial for such tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.1
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
6.6
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 Zephyrus G15 boasts a high-resolution display that offers sharp and clear images, which, combined with excellent brightness, makes it ideal for a variety of general tasks. For engineering and design, its wide color gamut ensures that colors are accurately represented, a crucial factor when precision is key. However, its lower refresh rate may not be optimal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are essential for the best experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
6.2
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,637
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,637 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"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."
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"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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