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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 15" Laptop involves evaluating what's more important for you. If you need more storage and are using your laptop for tasks that require a bit more processing power, the ASUS is equipped with more storage and a slightly better processor. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, the HP is a cost-effective choice. Both laptops offer similar portability, battery life, and screen size, but the ASUS underperforms slightly in terms of color accuracy and gaming suitability compared to the HP. If your work involves color-sensitive tasks or occasional gaming, HP might serve you better despite its lower general and engineering performance ratings. Keep in mind that neither of these laptops is suitable for intensive gaming or heavy 3D and machine learning tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 15X.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 15" Laptop have displays that meet basic needs with decent resolution and brightness, but they may lack the vibrancy and sharpness found in higher-end screens. When it comes to engineering and design, the color accuracy is acceptable for entry-level work; however, professionals requiring precise color representation will find the color gamuts limited. Regarding 3D and gaming, the lack of high refresh rates and only moderate resolution and panel quality makes these laptops less suitable for fast-paced visuals and detailed graphics work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality, while the HP 15" 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
$309
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $309.
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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
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers more storage and performs well in heat management, ideal for those who prioritize these aspects and can handle a slightly heavier device with good battery life. Meanwhile, the HP 15" Laptop provides a balance of essential features with superior speaker quality and less weight, making it suitable for users who favor better sound and portability with an excellent heat management, even though it offers less storage.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.9
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 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X relies on an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 7 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D abilities. Similarly, the HP 15" Laptop uses Intel UHD Graphics, also an integrated solution, and shares the same standard refresh rate, making both laptops suited for only casual gaming and less demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 7 graphics generally provide fair performance for engineering and design work, coupled with a somewhat portable design and decent screen quality, while the HP 15" Laptop's Intel i3 CPU and UHD graphics also offer fair capabilities for similar tasks, but with slightly less storage capacity and similarly average screen quality, portability, and keyboard attributes.
Content Creation
7.1
6.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop 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
6.9
6.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $309 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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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."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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