If you're looking for a laptop mainly for gaming or resource-intensive tasks, the Asus TUF Gaming F15 with its dedicated graphics and robust build is a solid choice but it's heavier, which affects portability, and may have a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of performance and portability, with a sleek design and longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and mobility, but it may not handle demanding games or engineering software as effectively as the Asus. Choose based on whether performance or versatility and portability better suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of high-quality screen, long battery life, and lightweight design, which makes it ideal for general use with convenient portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with a more robust CPU and RAM setup, excels in tasks demanding more power but sacrifices some portability and battery life due to its gaming-oriented build. Additionally, the Spectre's superior keyboard and speaker quality complement everyday activities better, whereas the TUF's gaming capacity entails louder operating noise and heavier heat management.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with a stronger GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications, ensuring smoother visuals and better overall performance. The HP Spectre x360 14, while having a good screen quality and a capable CPU, doesn't match the ASUS in GPU performance or refresh rate, which are critical for high-end gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.3/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
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
6.9/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Spectre x360 14's panel offers high resolution and brightness, which renders sharp and clear visuals for everyday tasks, making it excellent for general use, while its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, although suitable for general use with its adequate resolution and brightness, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for the smooth visuals these activities require. Both laptops, however, lack in gaming and 3D performance as they do not cater to the high refresh rates preferred for such demanding graphical tasks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
The HP Spectre x360 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, equipped with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-performance GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering software, while its high-quality screen enhances visual precision for design tasks. The HP Spectre x360 14, though also capable in CPU and RAM, provides added portability and a versatile touchscreen with stylus support, making it a solid choice for on-the-go engineers and designers who value a flexible work experience and the ability to sketch or annotate directly on the screen.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the HP Spectre x360 14 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."
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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