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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14, being often somewhat less expensive than the HP 14" Laptop, offers an OLED display with higher resolution, which is better for vibrant colors and contrast, particularly suitable for multimedia and creative work. Despite a lighter weight and slightly more compact build, the ASUS may compromise on connectivity with fewer ports and may have a shorter battery life. Conversely, the HP, while it may cost more, comes with an IPS screen, which is still good for general use and has a more balanced port selection. Consider the ASUS for visual tasks and budget-friendliness, and the HP for a likely longer battery life and better peripheral connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is equipped with a higher resolution OLED screen and superior GPU, making it more suitable for engineering and design tasks that require detailed visuals and graphic processing. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while featuring a decent processor and RAM for general use, has a lower-resolution IPS screen and less powerful integrated graphics, which may not be as optimal for demanding engineering applications or design work that need high-fidelity graphics and color accuracy.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a sharp display with high resolution and brightness, making it easier on the eyes for tasks like browsing and document editing, which is essential for general use. For engineering and design, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, paramount for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Zenbook's lower refresh rate hampers the ability to deliver smooth motion, making it less suitable compared to laptops specifically designed with higher refresh rates for these purposes.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$414
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
6.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers an OLED screen with high resolution, creating a sharper and more vibrant display, while its Intel i5 CPU contributes to solid performance for common tasks; however, it comes with tradeoffs such as average battery life and a heftier price tag. The HP 14" Laptop, on the other hand, while having a lower-resolution IPS screen that does not display colors as richly, offers slightly better battery life and a lower cost, along with a very good heat management that could extend the device's longevity under normal use conditions.
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers better gaming and 3D performance with a higher screen refresh rate and more vibrant colors due to its OLED display, compared to the HP 14" Laptop's lower refresh rate and less vivid IPS screen. However, the integrated GPUs in both laptops are suitable for light gaming and 3D tasks but not for demanding games and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.3
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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