The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being more expensive, offers better performance for gaming and intensive tasks due to its advanced processor and higher-tier graphics card. Its build is more robust, making it a choice for durability but less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17, while less expensive, delivers moderate performance suitable for general use and some engineering applications. It has a larger screen, which can be a plus for productivity and entertainment, yet it makes the device bulkier. Both laptops offer good battery life, but if you prioritize gaming or demanding applications, the ASUS is the better fit; for everyday tasks and a balance between cost and performance, the HP Envy could serve you well. 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
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a high-performance AMD CPU and a powerful Nvidia GPU, is tailored for complex engineering tasks and designs that require substantial processing and graphics power, whereas the HP Envy 17, though proficient for engineering, uses integrated graphics which may perform less effectively with graphics-intensive applications but offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. Both laptops have good screen quality with high-definition IPS displays, but the ASUS has a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for design precision, while the HP provides a larger screen and superior battery life, making it a balance between performance and mobility for more casual design work.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy 17 offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant visual output suitable for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals would find the color reproduction satisfactory on both laptops, as they cover a wide range of the color spectrum, essential for precision in color-sensitive work. However, gamers and 3D designers may not find the lower refresh rates of these screens ideal, as they can cause motion blur and less fluid experiences in fast-paced scenarios where high refresh rates are crucial for smooth visuals.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Cost
$2,059
$1,000
$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 Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with powerful components suitable for a range of tasks, a high refresh-rate screen, and substantial battery life that supports portability; however, it weighs slightly less than the HP Envy 17, which offers a larger touch-enabled screen for better multitasking, though it has a lower battery life and less storage, making it less ideal for long periods away from power sources.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the HP Envy 17 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."
"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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