If performance in intensive tasks such as gaming or 3D work is important for you, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 would be a strong choice due to its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card. However, its higher price and heavier weight may not be ideal if you prioritize cost savings and portability. Conversely, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry, but it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, which may not be suitable for demanding applications or multitasking. The HP Pavilion 15 also typically comes with a lower resolution screen, which may affect your viewing experience if high-quality visuals are a priority. Both laptops come with similar storage and memory, but the ASUS has a better build quality suited for gaming, while the HP offers a compromise between cost and capabilities for general use. 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
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its powerful CPU and RAM, high-refresh-rate IPS display, and large battery, stands out for performance-hungry applications and a better visual experience, but it's heavier and less portable than the HP Pavilion 15. While the HP Pavilion 15 also has the same amount of RAM and storage, providing sufficient multitasking and data space for everyday tasks, its lower-end CPU, simpler screen, and lightweight design offer enough for typical use at the cost of reduced performance.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 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
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outperforms the HP Pavilion 15 in engineering and design use primarily due to its significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks and software used in those fields. Additionally, the ASUS offers superior screen quality with a higher refresh rate, enhancing visual clarity and detail, whereas the HP falls short with a lower resolution and screen quality, impacting the precision required for engineering and design applications. Despite the HP's advantage in portability and operating noise, these factors are somewhat less crucial for such specialized tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 offers a better screen for general use due to its higher resolution and brightness, making it crisp and comfortable to view under various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamut coverage ensures greater accuracy in color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D work, the HP Pavilion 15's lower refresh rate holds it back compared to the ASUS, which may not be optimal despite having decent resolution and panel type.
Battery
11.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 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
$2,059
$600
$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 Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"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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