The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a high-end processor and advanced graphics, is ideal for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, and engineering tasks; however, it's heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is budget-friendly, lighter, and well-suited for general use, but it lacks the power for demanding applications and gaming. If high performance for advanced tasks is a priority and you're willing to invest more, go for the ASUS, but for everyday tasks with the benefit of easy portability and a lower price, the HP might be your best bet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its more capable CPU, higher amount of RAM, and better performance in handling heat, provides an enhanced experience for both general usage and gaming compared to the HP 15" Laptop, which, while lighter and thus more portable, offers lower performance due to its less powerful CPU and less RAM, affecting multitasking and demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
5.9/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
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
8.3/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, offering substantial computational and graphical performance suitable for demanding engineering tasks, whereas the HP 15" Laptop, with a more modest Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, is less capable for such intensive use but offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size. Although the HP may suffice for basic design work, the ASUS's superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, alongside a higher quality display, make it more adept for complex engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.1/10
6.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.7/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop 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
6.8/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the HP 15" Laptop offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring that everyday tasks like browsing, office work, and video streaming are visually comfortable. In engineering and design, these laptops have limited color coverage in critical spectrums like Adobe RGB and DCI-P3, which means that professionals requiring precise color accuracy for work like photo editing or CAD might find the screens lacking. Gamers and those into 3D applications may find these laptops' refresh rates below the optimal experience for smooth motion and gameplay, while resolution and panel type may not meet the high standards desired for immersive visual details.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$354
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $354.
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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