If you prioritize gaming or engineering tasks and desire superior performance, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with its advanced processor and graphics, will serve you well, but it comes at a higher cost and is slightly heavier, affecting its portability. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 offers a larger touchscreen and longer battery life for general use, is more affordable, and comes with a number pad, but is not suited for intensive gaming or specialized tasks that require a powerful GPU and is also heavier, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 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
8.8/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is superior for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU and GPU, providing top performance for computing-intensive tasks, and boasts a high-resolution, bright, and color-accurate display, essential for detailed design work. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 offers a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, which may suffice for less demanding engineering tasks, and has a larger yet lower resolution screen, which is less ideal for precision work but may benefit broader viewing and multitasking.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 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.
Screen Quality
9.0/10
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 likely offers a higher resolution with better brightness, enhancing the viewing experience, while the HP Envy 17 provides a satisfactory display but may not match the ASUS's clarity or brightness. For engineering and design, the ASUS's display probably covers a wider color gamut, offering more accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, which the HP may provide to a lesser extent. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the ASUS's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion compared to other gaming-optimized laptops, and while the HP Envy also has a screen not ideal for such tasks, both can fall short for fast-paced visuals gaming demands.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is excellent for general use due to its top-of-the-line CPU and ample RAM, ensuring swift performance, along with a high-quality screen to enhance visual experiences, although its battery life limits unplugged usage and it's less portable compared to lighter laptops. Whereas the HP Envy 17 also caters well to general use with a competent CPU and sufficient RAM, offering a bigger screen, slightly better portability, and longer battery life, which may come at the cost of lower screen resolution and lesser performance for demanding tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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