The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its OLED screen, is the better choice for crisp visuals and vibrant colors, suited for tasks that require color accuracy, like photo editing. It's more expensive but offers higher storage capacity and performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, which is suitable for general use and capable of handling engineering software. The Zenbook is also lighter and thinner, making it more portable. Conversely, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly but has less storage and a lower-performing Intel i3 processor, making it suitable for basic tasks. Its larger screen may benefit productivity, but it's heavier, reducing portability. Both have similar battery life for typical usage but the Zenbook has better build quality, keyboard, and heat management, which can be important if you plan on using the laptop for extended periods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 13.
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, OLED screen, and lighter build, offers a combination of better performance, sharper display, and greater portability which is ideal for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop, though larger with a bigger screen, is held back by its basic Intel i3 processor, lower screen brightness, and heftier design, resulting in less optimal performance and portability for general use tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
6.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, AMD Vega 8 GPU, and OLED screen with high brightness and color coverage is better suited for engineering and design, featuring a more powerful processor and superior display but less storage compared to the HP 15" Laptop, which has an Intel i3 CPU, UHD Graphics GPU, and IPS screen with lower brightness and color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is 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
7.3/10
6.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
6.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 with its superior panel type, higher resolution, and brighter display offers a crisp and vivid experience for general use and intricate tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy and detail are key. However, its lower refresh rate hampers its ability to smoothly render fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP 15" Laptop, while providing adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks and some technical work, falls short in offering the same level of detail and color precision due to its fair screen quality and also lacks the high refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D content.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
$890
$378
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and the HP 15" Laptop are fair for gaming and 3D because their integrated GPUs, the Vega 8 and UHD Graphics respectively, provide baseline performance suitable for less demanding games and applications, but may not handle intensive gaming and 3D tasks smoothly. Although both have standard screen refresh rates that work for everyday use, neither is designed for the high refresh rates preferred in gaming, which limits their ability to display fast-moving visuals fluidly.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"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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