The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a superior display and performance due to its OLED screen with higher resolution and a much more powerful processor, which makes it suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, or gaming. However, the HP Pavilion 15, while less powerful, is more affordable and can handle general use like web browsing or office applications. In terms of portability, both laptops have similar weight and dimensions, but the ASUS might have a slightly lower battery life because of its more powerful components. Ultimately, if your budget allows and you need high performance and a stunning display, the ASUS is the better choice; but if you are looking for a budget-friendly option for everyday use, the HP Pavilion will suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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 battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a higher refresh rate suitable for gaming and an OLED screen with better color accuracy for 3D work, as opposed to the HP Pavilion 15, which has a lower screen refresh rate and TN panel, reducing gaming responsiveness and color fidelity. Furthermore, the ASUS's superior GPU contributes to better gaming performance compared to the HP's less-powerful graphics option.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
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
6.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the vivid colors and high resolution of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED make images sharp and vibrant, while the HP Pavilion 15's lower resolution and duller colors may be less appealing for everyday tasks. The ASUS's OLED screen provides a wide color gamut, essential for accuracy in engineering and design work, outperforming the HP Pavilion 15’s more limited color range. However, the ASUS falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which may result in less fluid motion compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$600
$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 Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"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."
"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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