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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is generally more expensive but offers better performance for intensive tasks like engineering and 3D rendering, thanks to a slightly more powerful main processor. It comes with more storage and a larger 15.6-inch screen, which makes it a better choice for general use and entertainment, but this also makes it less portable than the HP 14" Laptop. On the other hand, the HP is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a slightly better battery life, making it more suitable for everyday use and carrying around. Neither laptop is particularly well-suited for intensive gaming. If portability and price are crucial, consider the HP; if you need stronger performance and a larger screen, the ASUS might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 14" Laptop have fair screen quality for general use because they offer adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, but they might lack the vibrancy and clarity of higher-end displays. For engineering and design purposes, their fair quality stems from providing acceptable color representation, but they don't cover professional-grade color gamuts as extensively as premium laptops designed for color-critical work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, which leads to less smooth visuals, although they manage basic functions well enough for casual use.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$418
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $418.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a slightly larger screen and a newer CPU model, providing a modest boost in general performance, but with comparable portability and only decent speakers and keyboard quality. The HP 14" Laptop, while more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, has a slightly older CPU and less storage, but it benefits from better portability and superior heat management, along with slightly better screen quality despite its smaller display. Both laptops have fair battery life and RAM, making them suitable for general use but may struggle with more intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.8
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 14" Laptop both have an integrated AMD Ryzen GPU, which is decent for light gaming and 3D applications but not optimal for demanding games and 3D tasks due to their moderate performance. Additionally, with screen refresh rates limited to 60Hz, neither is ideal for fast-paced gaming where higher refresh rates can provide a smoother experience, although both have IPS displays which offer good screen quality for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers fair performance for engineering and design due to its adequate CPU and GPU capabilities, suitable for moderate tasks but with limited expandability in RAM and storage, which could hinder more intensive applications; its IPS screen provides decent color coverage and resolution for accurate visual work, though portability is average due to its size and weight. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while slightly more portable owing to its smaller size and lighter weight, similarly offers fair performance with its competent CPU and GPU, adequate screen quality for design accuracy, and limited options to expand RAM and storage, potentially constraining more complex engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
7.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
6.9
6.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for software development.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $418 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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Consumer Reports
Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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