The ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter with good portability, suitable for general use with moderate battery life, and an adequate screen size. In contrast, the HP Envy 17, while more expensive, offers a larger screen with a touchscreen feature, superior performance suitable for more intensive tasks such as engineering and 3D rendering, and longer battery life. The HP model is heavier and less portable, but it has a higher-quality build, better speakers, and more generous storage and memory. If you prioritize general use and portability on a budget, the ASUS is a good choice. However, if your work involves more demanding applications and you value screen size and performance, the HP Envy 17 may justify the additional cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Envy 17.
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with its Intel i3 processor, 8GB RAM and average screen quality, is lightweight and more portable, but falls short in processing power and screen size compared to the HP Envy 17, which has a superior Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and better screen quality but is heavier and less portable. The HP Envy also boasts more storage and superior keyboard and speaker quality, along with a longer battery life, making it better suited for general use despite being less portable than the ASUS model.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 offers superior performance for engineering and design with a more powerful processor and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 15, as well as a larger and brighter screen with better color coverage, which is crucial for design accuracy. While the Vivobook 15 is lighter and thus more portable, with lower operating noise, the Envy 17's greater processing power and superior screen attributes make it a better fit for the demands of engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 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
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 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's screen offers enough clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but its color range may not meet professional design needs and its lower refresh rate can affect the fluidity in 3D environments. The HP Envy 17 has a higher-quality display which provides vibrant colors and sharpness suitable for detailed engineering and design work; however, like the Vivobook, it falls short for gaming and 3D use due to a less than ideal refresh rate. Both laptops have limitations for gaming and 3D applications mainly because their screens aren't built to support the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and HP Envy 17 both have specifications that are fair for gaming and 3D, primarily due to their integrated GPUs which are less powerful compared to dedicated gaming GPUs, and both feature standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz which is lower than the higher refresh rates preferred for gaming. While the HP Envy 17 offers a better CPU and screen quality which are somewhat important, it still shares the same limitations in GPU power and refresh rate as the ASUS, which are very important factors for gaming and 3D applications.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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 15 and the HP Envy 17 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."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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