The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being more expensive, offers higher performance with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D work and intensive engineering tasks. It also has a higher capacity for memory and storage. However, it is heavier and bulkier, impacting its portability. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" is less expensive and offers a 2-in-1 convertible design that can be used as both a laptop and a tablet, promoting versatility and easier handling. It has a smaller storage capacity and is less powerful, tailored more towards general use and less demanding tasks. Depending on your needs, if high performance for demanding applications and gaming is a priority, the ASUS is suitable despite its weight, but for everyday use with the flexibility of a tablet, the HP Envy is more cost-effective and portable. 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
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is armed with a higher-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and greater storage capacity, which makes it a strong choice for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" has a more modest CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a smaller storage capacity, but offers the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible with a touchscreen, positioning it for less intensive tasks and greater flexibility in usage scenarios.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering a laptop for general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a display that balances clarity, detail, and visibility in various lighting conditions, making it good for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, its screen provides a broad range of colors, which is crucial for accurately viewing and editing detailed graphics and designs. However, for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is key, the A15's lower refresh rate hampers performance, making it less suitable for fast-paced visuals despite its reasonable resolution and panel technology.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the HP Envy x360 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$430
$0
$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 x360 15" costs $430.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy x360 15" 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Envy x360 15" 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 x360 15" 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."
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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