If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling or engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a dedicated NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti graphics card which outperforms the integrated graphics in the HP 15" Laptop, making it a better choice for those applications. However, this comes at the cost of portability, as the ASUS is heavier and larger due to its 17.3" screen. The HP is lighter and may be a good fit for general use, with superior battery life and a more portable design. The HP is also less expensive, making it suitable for budget-conscious users who don't require advanced graphics capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
5.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the HP 15" Laptop, which comes with integrated Intel UHD Graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. While both laptops have IPS screens with similar resolutions, the ASUS's GPU and refresh rate provide a smoother visual experience, important for gaming, though it may also have a heavier build and potentially shorter battery life due to its more powerful components.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
6.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, which are crucial for running intensive applications smoothly, and it features a high-quality screen. In comparison, the HP 15" Laptop, while more portable, offers lower performance in these key areas, making it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while offering a solid display for tasks like web browsing and watching videos, may not have the high color accuracy needed for engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate can disappoint gamers who seek fluid motion and quick response times. The HP 15" Laptop provides a satisfactory experience for everyday tasks due to decent resolution and brightness, but again lacks the color range professionals need for precision work and the high refresh rate required for competitive gaming. Both laptops are better suited for casual use and work that does not demand cutting-edge display performance or professional color grading.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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 F17 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 F17 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
$1,000
$378
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F17 to be good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with a capable Intel i5 CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, caters well to performance-intensive tasks but its larger screen and weight make it less portable and it has modest battery life. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop, while more portable and having a longer battery life due to a lighter build and an energy-efficient Intel i3 CPU, may offer less power for demanding applications, and it provides basic graphics performance suitable for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F17 to be 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
6.7/10
6.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 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 F17 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
"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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