The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is ideal for intensive gaming with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics; it's also good for demanding engineering software but less portable due to its heftier build. The HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and is lighter, making it more suitable for general use and portability but falls short in gaming or engineering because of its less powerful AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics. If budget allows and gaming or engineering tasks are a priority, the ASUS is a strong choice, while the HP is more cost-effective for everyday use and easier to carry around. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop 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
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, which is ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require robust processing and graphics capabilities, and its high refresh rate display contributes to smoother visual output, enhancing screen quality for detailed work.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen provides a clear and bright display which makes viewing documents and browsing the web pleasant, but its shortcomings in color accuracy may not be ideal for engineering and design work that requires precise color representation. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop's screen may not be as vibrant or sharp, but it offers a consistent viewing experience that's adequate for both everyday tasks and technical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, as their screens lack the high refresh rates needed for fluid motion and may not support the detailed visuals required by these intensive applications.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$580
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $580.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is well-suited for general use with a strong CPU and dedicated GPU, making it capable for various tasks including casual gaming, but it is less portable given its slightly heavier build and gaming-centric design. Conversely, the HP 17" Laptop also has a strong CPU but relies on integrated graphics, which are less powerful for gaming or graphic-intense work, yet it's more portable due to its lighter weight and offers a larger screen which enhances productivity and media consumption. Both laptops offer quality screens and sufficient RAM for smooth multitasking, but trade-offs include the ASUS's shorter battery life and the HP's lower build and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and HP 17" Laptop 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 or the HP 17" Laptop
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
100,395
Recommendations made
21,753
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.