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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you require a larger screen for activities like photo editing, video consumption, or multitasking, the HP Envy 17 with its 17.3-inch display may be the better choice, although it will be heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook 16. On the other hand, the Vivobook's smaller 16-inch screen makes it more portable, and it should be easier to carry around for travel or commuting. The HP's Intel processor may perform better for tasks like video editing, whereas the Ryzen processor in the ASUS is generally well-suited for multitasking and everyday usage. If battery life is a prime concern, the ASUS might have an edge due to its lower power consumption CPU. However, if you plan to use a lot of peripherals or appreciate a built-in optical drive, the HP Envy comes with more ports and an optical drive included. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the HP Envy 17.
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, and engineering and design.
The Asus Vivobook 16 offers a decent display that is suitable for everyday tasks and sufficient for most engineering and design work, but its screen may not be as vivid or bright as you might need for those tasks, and it definitely lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D visualization and gaming. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 provides a more vibrant and potentially brighter display, which is better for discerning fine details in general usage and critical for accurate color representation in professional engineering and design, but like the Vivobook, it falls short in refresh rate for gaming or high-end 3D work. Therefore, while both laptops have screens that are adequate for general productivity and professional work, neither is optimal for the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or immersive 3D experiences.
Cost
$669
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega graphics, offers ample performance for everyday tasks, 16GB of RAM for multitasking, and a 16-inch IPS screen with good color coverage and brightness, making it suitable for general use. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 presents a slightly stronger Intel CPU, a larger 17.3-inch touchscreen with greater color accuracy, and more battery capacity, but it is less portable due to its increased size and weight, which could be a deciding factor for users who need to carry their laptop frequently.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is fair for gaming and 3D tasks as it uses an integrated Ryzen GPU which is moderate for such activities and has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the HP Envy 17 also offers fair performance with its integrated Iris Xe GPU and the same 60Hz refresh rate, which is not ideal for high-end gaming that prefers higher rates. Both laptops have ample CPU power and good screen quality, but neither is equipped with the advanced GPUs and higher refresh rates that demanding games and 3D applications often benefit from.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated GPU, along with a high-resolution IPS display, is tuned for engineering and design tasks, offering ample storage and RAM for demanding workloads, while maintaining a balance between performance and portability. The HP Envy 17, powered by an Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, provides a slightly larger screen and higher quality speakers, making it suitable for design but less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy 17 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
7.3
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good 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
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$669 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
HP Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"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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