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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 17" Laptop, consider the ASUS if you prefer a more portable option with slightly better battery life and a backlit keyboard. However, the HP 17" offers a larger screen, more RAM, and potentially better performance for engineering tasks due to a stronger processor and graphics unit, which might be a better fit for intensive workloads despite being heavier and less portable. Both laptops have similar storage capacity and display resolution, but the HP has a higher brightness and better color coverage, which may lead to more vibrant visuals. Price-wise, the ASUS is slightly more expensive, so if budget is a concern and you value screen size and performance over portability, the HP 17" might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- Good for software development
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.8
5.6/10
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 15X are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP 17" Laptop is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop offers superior CPU and RAM, which are very important for engineering and design tasks, hence it's considered good for such uses, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X, with a less powerful CPU and less RAM, is only fair for these tasks. The HP's larger screen and higher contrast ratio improve screen quality, but its greater size and weight slightly reduce portability compared to the lighter ASUS Vivobook 15X with a smaller screen.
Screen Quality
6.2
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 15X for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 17" Laptop, with their fair screen quality, offer decent resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but they lack the more advanced screen features for specialized uses. For engineering and design professionals, while these laptops provide acceptable color accuracy, they don't cover wider color gamuts, which are crucial for precise color work. Gamers and 3D artists will find the screen refresh rates on both laptops limiting compared to specialized gaming laptops, making them less than ideal for high-frame-rate gaming or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
General Use
7.1
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
8.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the HP 17" Laptop, which may result in slower performance, especially during multitasking or more demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the HP 17" Laptop provides a larger, slightly more color-accurate screen and longer battery life, making it more suitable for extensive use throughout the day, yet it is slightly heavier and bulkier, affecting portability.
Gaming and AI
6.0
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
The HP 17" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and the HP 17" Laptop are both fair for gaming and 3D because they come with integrated graphics, specifically AMD Vega 7 and Vega 8, respectively, which can handle light gaming and some 3D tasks but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Although the HP 17" Laptop has the slightly stronger Vega 8 and a larger screen, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate and similar IPS screen quality, with the capability for standard visuals and smoothness necessary for a fair gaming experience.
Content Creation
7.1
7.2
5.6/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.1
5.6/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 17" Laptop to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Cost
$525
$550
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $550.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 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 | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 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 | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 17" Laptop
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PCMag
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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