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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a touchscreen and better battery life, go for the HP Envy x360 15"; its larger screen is also a bonus for media consumption. However, it's heavier, which detracts from portability compared to the lighter ASUS Vivobook 14. The Vivobook is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, and still performs well in general use. Both laptops have similar performance for engineering tasks, but neither is built for intensive gaming. They are around the same price point, offering decent performance for general use and some creative work, but the HP has a slight edge in display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the HP Envy x360 15" have adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for daily tasks like browsing and office work, but their panel types may not offer the most vibrant colors or viewing angles. When it comes to engineering and design, while both laptops offer fair detail, they may lack the wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB that professionals need for color-sensitive work. As for 3D applications and gaming, the refresh rates on these laptops are lower, which means they won't be as smooth for fast-paced visuals that are key in these areas, although they manage decent resolution and panel quality for moderate use.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$480
$430
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $480 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.9
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 with its Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe graphics and the HP Envy x360 15" with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 graphics offer fair gaming and 3D performance, owing to their integrated GPUs that handle games and 3D applications but won't match the power of dedicated gaming GPUs. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates at 60 Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate experiences that benefit professional gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the HP Envy x360 15", both with similar CPU performance and RAM, are fair for engineering and design due to their adequate processing capabilities for moderate tasks, though intensive computing might be a stretch. The Vivobook's portability is higher, while the Envy x360's larger screen and 2-in-1 convertibility might be beneficial for design work, despite somewhat lower color accuracy.
Content Creation
6.9
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 HP Envy x360 15" to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
6.8
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS Vivobook 14 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 Vivobook 14 and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 14 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.79" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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