The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is less expensive and offers a larger screen but at a standard resolution without touch functionality, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is pricier yet features a higher resolution touch screen in a more compact and lightweight build. The Vivobook is more suitable if you need more storage out of the box and a bigger display for multitasking, whereas the Dragonfly Pro's advanced graphics and the higher pixel density make it better for creative tasks and crisper visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega graphics, a high-capacity SSD, and a standard FHD screen, making it a solid choice for engineering and design tasks that require good performance and storage.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a display that is adequate for daily tasks and productivity due to its resolution and brightness, yet it may not render the color precision needed for professional engineering and design work. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" provides a higher-quality screen that suits both general use and color-critical applications like engineering and design due to better color accuracy and range. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fast refresh rates are crucial, both laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and color over the high refresh rates that enhance smoothness in fast-moving visuals.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a higher battery life and portability, along with significantly better screen quality in terms of brightness and color space coverage compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, making it very good for general use. Although the Vivobook has a larger screen and more storage, the Dragonfly Pro's superior keyboard, speaker quality, and heat management contribute to its higher overall suitability for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a Ryzen 7 5800H with integrated Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen, which can handle some gaming and 3D tasks but isn't optimized for high-end performance in those areas. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" also has an integrated GPU, the AMD Radeon 680M, with a similar 60Hz screen, but these components are more recent, possibly offering slightly better performance in gaming and 3D applications while still falling short of the capabilities provided by a dedicated gaming laptop with a higher refresh rate display and more powerful GPU.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook S 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook S 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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