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Vivobook 16X
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good battery life
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
  • The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 16X.

Key differences

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Software Development

7.2
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
6.6
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.6
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
5.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
348.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.0
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
6.2
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.3
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
348.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 16X and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.7
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
6.2
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.3
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
7.1
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation.

Portability

Good
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$480
Vivobook 16X
Pavilion 15
$456
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The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $480 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $456.

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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook 16XHP Pavilion 15
ASUS Vivobook 16XHP Pavilion 15

GENERAL

Price
$480
$456
Release Date
May 1, 2023August 1, 2020
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78''14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71''
Weight
4.14 lbs3.75 lbs
Width
14.11"14.1"
Depth
9.75"9.53"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5800HSIntel i3-1115G4
RAM
12 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours3 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSTN
Resolution
1920 x 12001366 x 768
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
348 nits220 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/106.3/10
Portability Score
7.5/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/106.3/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
42
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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ASUS Vivobook 16X

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Tech Critter

Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."

HP Pavilion 15

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TechRadar

Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."

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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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