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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly and more portable option with decent performance for general use, such as web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption. It has a smaller screen and less power than the HP, offering lower storage capacity and RAM. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop is a bit more expensive with a larger screen, which is beneficial for multitasking and entertainment but reduces its portability. It comes with more storage space, more RAM, and a more powerful processor, making it suitable for more demanding tasks like engineering software, creative applications, and light gaming, but it has a slightly shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop generally offers better performance for general use due to its superior processor (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U) and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 15, along with a significantly larger storage capacity and a higher quality screen that shows more colors accurately. However, the Asus Vivobook is lighter and more portable with somewhat longer battery life, which may suit users who prioritize mobility over raw performance and screen size.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook 15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP 17" Laptop is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop boasts a superior AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Vega 8 graphics, doubled RAM, and a wider, higher brightness and color coverage screen, vital for engineering tasks and design work where performance and visual fidelity are key, in contrast to the ASUS Vivobook 15's more modest Intel i3 processor with UHD graphics, less RAM, and a screen with lower brightness and color representation. While the ASUS is lighter and thus more portable, the HP's larger screen and improved keyboard can better handle demanding applications at the expense of being heavier and slightly less convenient to carry around.
Content Creation
6.4
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 17" Laptop is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5
7.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Both the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the HP 17" Laptop have panels that offer acceptable resolution and brightness for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, but they may lack wide color gamut coverage needed for precise engineering and design work. Despite being sufficient for casual use, their screen characteristics may not satisfy professionals who require accurate color rendition for sensitive design tasks. Furthermore, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, these laptops may fall short, potentially leading to less fluid motion and interaction in fast-paced game environments or during 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 17" Laptop to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both rated fair for gaming and 3D tasks because they come with integrated graphics instead of a dedicated GPU and have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are serviceable for casual gaming but may not provide the smooth visuals that dedicated gaming laptops offer. Furthermore, the Vivobook has an Intel i3 processor with UHD Graphics, indicating that while both can handle everyday activities and light gaming, they may struggle with advanced 3D applications and demanding games.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
$530
$530
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $530.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$530 | $530 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
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 | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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