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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is a more budget-friendly option compared to the HP Envy 17, which is generally pricier. If you prioritize portability and battery life, the Zenbook's smaller screen and lighter weight make it more convenient for travel, and it boasts a high-resolution OLED display. In contrast, the Envy 17, due to its larger screen and higher processing power, is better suited for demanding tasks and multimedia use but is less portable and has a standard IPS display. Consider what’s more important for you: mobility and cost savings with the Zenbook or enhanced performance with the Envy for resource-intensive applications, acknowledging that it comes with a higher price tag and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high-resolution display with impressive brightness and panel quality, making it ideal for activities like browsing, watching videos, and office work which benefit from clear, vivid images. For engineering and design tasks, this laptop's display covers a wide range of colors, allowing for accurate color work when editing photos or videos. However, its lower refresh rate means that fast-paced gaming or working with 3D applications won't be as smooth as on displays designed for those activities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen, double the RAM, and a more powerful CPU than the ASUS Zenbook 14, improving its general use performance; however, it is notably less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. The Zenbook 14 boasts an OLED screen for exceptional color and contrast but has a shorter battery life and less capable processing power, making it less suitable for demanding tasks despite its portability and high screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and higher screen refresh rate, is fair for gaming and 3D applications within its performance class but won't match high-end gaming laptops. The HP Envy 17, also equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics but a lower screen refresh rate, will provide satisfactory performance for similar tasks and may offer a touchscreen advantage despite the larger size and reduced portability.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 with its OLED screen offers better color accuracy and higher resolution for detailed design work but is less powerful compared to the HP Envy 17, which has a higher RAM and a more advanced main processor suitable for more demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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 Zenbook 14 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14
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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."
HP Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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