The ASUS Vivobook 14 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around, and would be suited for general use and basic tasks. However, the HP Spectre x360 has a more powerful processor, more RAM, and a higher-resolution touchscreen suitable for more intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, or machine learning. The Spectre x360 also has a larger and more vibrant display, and significantly better battery life, but it is heavier and more expensive. If portability and cost are crucial, the Vivobook could be sufficient, but for higher performance and a superior screen, the Spectre is the better option despite its additional weight and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 14 in general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher resolution and brighter touchscreen display, and a significantly larger battery capacity for extended use, albeit with a heavier build and likely a higher price point. While the Vivobook 14 offers a lighter, more portable form factor and may be more price-friendly, the Spectre x360's additional features such as convertible design, better keyboard and speaker quality, as well as its superior performance make it better suited for a range of general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Spectre x360 is somewhat better.
The HP Spectre x360 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful main processor which can handle complex tasks more efficiently, as well as its high-resolution touchscreen offering superior image quality. Although both have the same screen refresh rate, the Spectre's higher resolution and quality CPU contribute to a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 14 for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-performing CPU, double the RAM, and a more color-accurate, higher-resolution screen, which is also useful in tablet mode. While the ASUS Vivobook 14 is lighter and thus more portable, the HP Spectre benefits from significantly longer battery life and superior build quality, including a better keyboard and speakers, though it’s heavier and likely more expensive.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
6.8/10
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a screen that's fine for everyday tasks due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but its limited color range may not be ideal for engineering and design where color accuracy is key. The HP Spectre x360 offers a crisper, brighter display with broader color coverage, making it excellent for detailed work in engineering and design. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which can diminish the experience for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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