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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and don't mind a heavier device, the ASUS Vivobook 17 may suit you, while the HP 14" Laptop offers greater portability and longer battery life for on-the-go use. For tasks like 3D, machine learning, or intensive engineering, neither laptop is a powerhouse, but they'll handle general use adequately. The HP boasts better portability and battery longevity than the ASUS, which is advantageous if you frequently work away from power outlets. The ASUS, on the other hand, has a numeric keypad, which could be useful for data entry. Both are budget-friendly, and neither is designed for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- Good for general use
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 14" Laptop have screens with adequate resolution and brightness that cater to everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, ensuring a satisfactory visual experience for general use. For engineering and design, their displays lack wide color gamuts, which leads to less precise color representation, a significant drawback for professional graphic work. In the context of gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their standard refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals often desired in fast-paced games and may not support finer details needed in 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the ASUS Vivobook 17 has somewhat better 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
7.0
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.0
5.8
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the HP 14" Laptop are both equipped with integrated graphics chips that can handle casual gaming, but might struggle with more graphically intensive 3D applications due to their relatively weaker GPU performance, compared to dedicated gaming graphics cards. Additionally, both models feature a screen with an IPS display for good color reproduction and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is fine for general use but less ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. The CPUs in both laptops are capable but might not deliver the same level of performance as higher-end gaming laptops for 3D rendering or complex tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 operates with an Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, which provides moderate power for engineering and design tasks; yet, its larger screen size may be beneficial for detailed work but can negatively affect portability.
Content Creation
7.0
7.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP 14" 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.
Cost
$440
$415
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $440 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$440 | $415 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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