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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is often somewhat more expensive but comes with more storage and RAM alongside a better performance for general use, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks. However, the HP Envy x360 15 is budget-friendly and offers a touchscreen, better battery life, and lighter construction, which makes it more portable. The HP Envy also has a slightly better portability score, making it a better choice if you need a lighter laptop to carry around. If you need a higher performance for complex tasks and can trade off a bit of portability, then the ASUS Vivobook might be the better option. On the other hand, if you prioritize a more budget-friendly price, touchscreen, and portability over high performance, the HP Envy x360 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen with higher color accuracy; meanwhile, the HP Envy x360 15" offers a 2-in-1 convertible design with touch capability but has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and lower color coverage, making it merely fair for demanding tasks. While the ASUS Vivobook may have an edge in screen quality with a slightly higher brightness and color space coverage, the HP Envy gains points for its portability and versatile form factor, yet falls short in raw performance necessary for intensive engineering software.
Screen Quality
6.4
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the HP Envy x360 15" offer adequate resolution and brightness, which makes for a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and word processing, though they may not stand out in terms of sharpness or luminosity. When it comes to engineering and design, the displays may fall short in delivering the wide color gamuts required for precise color work, hence they are only fair for such professional applications. For gaming and 3D applications, the lack of high refresh rates on these laptops means they do not provide the smooth visual experience preferred for these activities, making them less suitable for those particular needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to their GPUs; the Vivobook comes with a slightly more powerful Vega 8, whereas the Envy has a Vega 7, which may not handle intensive graphics as well. Both have a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is adequate for modest gaming performance but not ideal for high-end competitive games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP Envy x360 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" 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.
Cost
$629
$599
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $629 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $599.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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