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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize screen size and battery life over portability, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger display and slightly longer battery durability. Given that both models are similarly priced, the HP Pavilion 15 stands out for having double the storage capacity and more memory, which could enhance performance for multitasking and certain workloads — an advantage if storage and multitasking are priorities for you. However, keep in mind that the HP's screen quality and resolution are lower, which may affect the visual experience. Consider the larger screen and battery of the ASUS if media consumption is essential for you, or go for the HP if you require more storage and memory within a more compact form factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
5.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
Considering the ASUS Vivobook 17, its fair screen quality for general use stems from its decent resolution and acceptable brightness, making everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing comfortable. For engineering and design work, the screen's ability to represent a wider range of colors is better than average but not top-tier, which is crucial for accurately viewing and editing detailed visuals. On the other hand, the laptop falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and fast-paced graphics, although its resolution and panel type are reasonable.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers an average processor, a basic amount of RAM and storage, and an IPS screen that provides decent visual quality, but it is heavier and less portable with only fair battery life. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 includes a similar processor, double the RAM and storage for improved multitasking and data space, a lower resolution screen, yet excels with better portability and comparable battery longevity, making it more suitable for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP Pavilion 15 both have graphics processing units that handle gaming and 3D tasks adequately but might not excel with the most demanding games or 3D applications. While the ASUS offers a larger screen, which can enhance immersion, the HP's often better screen quality and CPU can provide a smoother and more visually pleasing experience, albeit on a slightly smaller display.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.2
6.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 provides a larger screen with better resolution, which can be advantageous for detailed engineering and design work, but has lower RAM and storage capacity compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which offers more space for projects and smoother multitasking with its higher RAM.
Content Creation
7.0
7.1
6.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Vivobook 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
6.9
6.6
6.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP Pavilion 15 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.
Build Quality
6.5
6.2
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and HP Pavilion 15 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$410
$413
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $410 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $413.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$410 | $413 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | UHD Xe G4 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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."
HP Pavilion 15
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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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