The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers superior gaming performance with a high-refresh-rate display and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics, making it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, it has a shorter battery life and is slightly less portable than the HP Envy 17. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17, with a larger screen and a touchscreen feature, is better for general use and media consumption, provides longer battery life, and is slightly more portable, although it's less capable for gaming and demanding engineering tasks due to its integrated graphics. If gaming or performance-intensive tasks are your priority, go for the ASUS. If you prefer a larger screen for general use and a better battery life at a lower price, the HP Envy 17 is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good battery life
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 F15 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 F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is highly regarded for engineering and design due its powerful Intel i7 processor, substantial memory, top-tier Nvidia RTX graphics, and high-quality IPS display, making it well-suited for demanding applications that require substantial computational power and graphically-intensive tasks. The HP Envy 17, while also equipped with a capable i7 processor and ample memory, relies on integrated graphics and offers a larger but less performance-focused display, making it more suitable for general engineering tasks and offering better portability and screen real estate at a potential tradeoff in graphics performance.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 has a better screen for engineering and design.
When considering general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen offers good visibility and clarity due to its resolution and brightness, but the HP Envy 17 provides a similar quality experience with a screen that excels in these areas as well. For engineering and design tasks, the HP Envy 17 stands out with its superior color reproduction, making it a better choice for professionals needing precise color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or graphic design. For gaming and 3D applications, however, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 falls short as it doesn't meet the high refresh rate preferred by gamers, whereas the HP Envy 17 also isn't tailored for this use due to similar screen specifications despite its other strong attributes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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
$1,399
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers robust performance for general-use tasks with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Envy 17, which also has a high-quality CPU and RAM suited for everyday use, in addition to a better screen and a longer battery life, making it more portable and convenient for on-the-go users. Both have good keyboards and sufficient storage, but the ASUS is more gaming-oriented while the HP provides a larger touch-enabled display, appealing to those prioritizing media consumption and productivity.
Content Creation
7.7/10
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
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
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 HP Envy 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 F15 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 F15 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 F15 and the HP Envy 17 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."
"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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