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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is significantly less expensive and offers great value with good performance for general use and a high-quality OLED screen. However, if you require a more powerful processor for tasks like intensive engineering, 3D work, or machine learning, the HP Spectre x360, despite being more expensive, has a stronger processor and can double as a tablet due to its 2-in-1 design. The Spectre also has a larger screen and more memory, which can be beneficial for multitasking and demanding applications, but it is less portable due to increased weight and size. Both have similar battery life and are equipped with touchscreens and illuminated keyboards. Consider your budget, need for performance, portability, and whether a 2-in-1 form factor is beneficial for your use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 is superior for general use compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14 due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a high-quality screen with touch capability, and better battery life. While the ASUS is lighter and offers excellent screen quality, the Spectre's advantages in processing power, memory, and battery, along with its 2-in-1 design, offer a more versatile and robust experience.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.0
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 Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high-quality OLED screen and an efficient Intel i5 CPU with good integrated graphics, making it suitable for design work where color accuracy is key, while its lighter weight enhances portability for engineering students or professionals on the go.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2
8.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
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
8.3
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Spectre x360 both have high-resolution displays with bright panels, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks such as browsing, video streaming, and document editing. In the realm of engineering and design, the importance of accurate color reproduction is well met by both laptops, as they cover a broad spectrum of color gamuts, making them suitable for tasks that require color precision like photo editing and graphic design. However, neither is ideal for gaming and 3D applications as their screens don't offer high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, although they still provide adequate resolution and decent panel technology.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a higher screen refresh rate, which can provide a smoother gaming experience, but its GPU, which is essential for gaming and 3D applications, is fair compared to HP Spectre x360's GPU that delivers good performance in the same categories. Additionally, the Spectre's larger screen and higher resolution contribute to the better screen quality, though it has a lower refresh rate, which may not be as smooth for gaming as the ASUS.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 9.66" | |
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 | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
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 Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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