The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is ideal for performance-oriented tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, offering stronger processing capabilities, but it may sacrifice portability and battery life. Conversely, the HP Envy 17 provides a larger screen and generally better battery life, which is better suited for general use and multitasking, though it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS and can be less portable due to its size. Consider your primary needs: if portability and battery are key, lean towards the HP; for performance in specialized tasks, the ASUS may be the better investment despite its potential drawbacks in size and battery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Envy 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides vibrant and accurate colors with a display that caters well to engineering and design tasks due to its coverage of color gamuts, while its resolution and brightness make it suitable for general tasks. However, its lower refresh rate hampers its performance for gaming and 3D work, which typically require faster screen updates. The HP Envy 17, on the other hand, offers a balanced display with decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and design work without excelling in any specific area, but much like the ASUS, it lacks the high refresh rate for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the HP Envy 17 are both fair choices for gaming and 3D because they rely on integrated GPUs that are decent but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs; the Vivobook Pro has the advantage of a higher screen refresh rate and incredible screen pixel density which can make gaming and 3D applications look smoother and sharper, while the Envy 17 has a larger screen that might be more immersive but operates at a standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's OLED display with high resolution offers superior screen quality for detailed engineering and design work, though the HP Envy 17's larger screen might be more comfortable for extended use despite its lower resolution IPS panel. While the HP Envy includes a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which is better for more demanding tasks, the Vivobook Pro is lighter and more portable with very good keyboard and speaker quality, although both have good heat management and comparable battery life.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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 Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and HP Envy 17 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 Pro 14 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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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