Considering your needs, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-end processor, more RAM, and a larger and better-quality OLED screen, which makes it excellent for demanding tasks and multimedia use. However, it is more expensive and has slightly less portability than the HP 15" Laptop. On the other hand, the HP is more budget-friendly and still adequate for everyday tasks with a decent battery life and it is slightly more portable, but it has a lower resolution screen, less powerful processor, and less RAM which could slow you down if you run intensive applications. If you value visuals and performance and don't mind spending more, go for the ASUS. If you prefer to save money and need a laptop for basic office or web browsing tasks, the HP could be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the HP 15" 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
6.7/10
5.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.9/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel which offers vibrant colors and sharp contrast, making it excellent for general use and for engineering and design tasks that benefit from a wide color gamut. However, its typical lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific screens makes it less suited for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The HP 15" Laptop, with a likely standard LCD panel, provides an adequate experience for everyday tasks and for basic engineering and design work, but it doesn't excel in any specific area and also falls short for gaming and 3D due to similar refresh rate limitations.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$378
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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