The ASUS Vivobook 15 is less expensive than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 and offers a larger 15.6-inch screen with a number pad on the keyboard, but its Intel i3 processor, graphics, and battery life are modest compared to the HP. The HP Dragonfly Pro, with a higher price, provides stronger performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Radeon graphics, more memory and storage, a higher resolution, and better color coverage in its slightly smaller 14-inch touchscreen. The HP also has a lighter build, more USB-C ports including Thunderbolt, and a backlit keyboard, making it more suited for intensive work like 3D rendering, machine learning, and on-the-go usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15 in general use due to its superior central processor and doubled RAM, ensuring faster and more efficient performance, along with a higher quality screen which provides a sharper image and better color accuracy. Additionally, the HP has significantly better battery life and portability, making it more versatile for on-the-go use, whereas the ASUS, despite having a larger screen, falls behind in these key very important factors for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with its Intel UHD Graphics, is fairly capable in handling less-demanding gaming and 3D tasks while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 provides a step up with AMD Radeon 680M graphics for improved visuals, though both have screens with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less than ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. Screen quality, which is somewhat important, is decent on both, although the HP has a slightly higher resolution and touchscreen functionality, with the ASUS offering a larger screen size.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with moderate amounts of RAM and a basic Intel i3 processor, is less equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which boasts a higher-performing AMD Ryzen 7 processor and double the RAM, alongside a superior GPU. Additionally, the HP Dragonfly offers a higher resolution and brighter screen with better color coverage, enhancing its screen quality for detailed work; however, it comes at a higher cost and with a slight reduction in size and weight, indicating better portability.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
6.5/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
6.3/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers an adequate display for everyday tasks with decent resolution and brightness, but it lacks the color range needed for precise engineering and design work and has limited refresh rates that are unsatisfying for 3D applications and gaming. The HP Dragonfly Pro, on the other hand, provides a higher quality screen with better brightness and resolution, catering well to general usage and professional work that demands more accurate color representation, although it still falls short for gaming due to modest refresh rates. Both laptops, while suitable for everyday use and professional tasks, may not be the best fit for avid gamers who prioritize smooth visuals and high frame rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"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."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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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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