The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being more expensive, offers a better gaming experience with a stronger graphics card and higher refresh rate display, which is important for fast-paced games. It also comes with a larger storage capacity right out of the box. However, it is heavier and larger, reducing its portability. Conversely, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is lighter and more compact, making it easier to carry around, and has a higher resolution screen with a different aspect ratio that's better for productivity tasks. Its graphics are less powerful, making it less suited for demanding games but still capable for general use and less intensive creative tasks. If battery life is a priority, keep in mind that the HP has a significantly smaller battery than the ASUS. Choose the ASUS if gaming or heavy graphics work is your focus, and the HP for better portability and day to day tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outperforms the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it comes equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the HP's AMD Radeon 680M GPU and 60Hz display. While the CPU and screen quality are also important, the GPU and refresh rate differences are significant; the ASUS is designed for graphics-intensive tasks, whereas the HP offers respectable performance but prioritizes other features like portability and screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, is suited for demanding engineering and design applications that require strong processing and graphic capabilities. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" also has a competent AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics, positioning it as a lighter and more portable option with adequate performance for less intensive tasks in the same fields, but with a display that may offer superior color accuracy.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offer panels with clear resolution and adequate brightness, ensuring a pleasant viewing experience for tasks such as browsing the web and document editing. Their screens deliver broad color coverage, which is vital for professions in engineering and design that demand color accuracy for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptops' screens may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visuals and potential disadvantages in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its larger screen and dedicated gaming-grade graphics card, offers good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks and gaming, but it's less portable and has a lower battery life compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro. The HP Dragonfly Pro is rated higher for general use given its superior portability, exemplary battery life, and better screen quality due to higher brightness and resolution, despite having a less powerful GPU.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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