The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is a premium laptop with an OLED touchscreen, higher display resolution, and a better processor compared to the budget-friendly HP 15" Laptop which has a standard IPS screen and an entry-level processor. The ASUS is pricier but offers a better performance for engineering and computer graphics work while being more portable and light, with a longer battery life. The HP is more affordable and may be sufficient for basic tasks, but is heavier with lesser battery endurance. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming. Choose ASUS for demanding tasks and portability or HP for value and everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
6.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a more powerful CPU, a higher quality OLED touchscreen with better color coverage, making it ideal for tasks that benefit from detailed visuals and performance. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop has a processor that is less powerful and a screen that offers lower color accuracy and brightness, which may impact the experience during multimedia consumption and general productivity tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers superior performance and screen quality for engineering and design, featuring a powerful Intel i5 CPU, a high-resolution OLED display, and improved GPU, which is beneficial for demanding software and visual clarity. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop has a less powerful Intel i3 CPU and standard IPS screen, making it less suited for intensive tasks, but it could be considered for users prioritizing cost savings over performance.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
8.6/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED boasts an OLED display that offers vivid colors and deep blacks, which is ideal for tasks that benefit from high resolution and color accuracy, like engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate is a disadvantage for 3D applications and gaming where smooth motion is critical. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop's screen, while adequate for everyday tasks, may not have the color fidelity or crispness required for specialized design work, and similarly suffers in gaming due to its standard refresh rate.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$575
$378
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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