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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is a more expensive option with a high-resolution touchscreen and is lightweight for portability, suited for those prioritizing display quality and mobility. Conversely, the HP 17" Laptop is a larger, less expensive device with substantial screen estate and lower resolution, better suited for users who need a bigger display and prefer a more budget-friendly option, albeit at the cost of added weight and larger size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.4
6.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is equipped with a high-resolution screen and a more powerful Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics, which translates to better screen quality and performance for engineering and design tasks, as well as portability due to its lighter weight and convertible design.
Content Creation
7.8
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
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
7.6
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
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
7.9
6.6
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13's screen stands out for general use and engineering due to its high resolution, bright and vibrant display which offers wide color coverage, crucial for precision in design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, which require quick screen updates for smooth visuals. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering work, but its color range and refresh rate fall short for specialized engineering tasks and high-end gaming.
Battery
10.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$687
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $687.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is highly portable with excellent battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use and versatile with its convertible 2-in-1 design for laptop or tablet functionality, while the HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen for comfortable viewing and a sturdy keyboard, suited for stationary use or where portability is less of a concern. Both have ample processing power and RAM for general activities, but the ASUS has a superior battery life and portability score, whereas the HP has a generous screen size and solid keyboard quality, aligning with different preferences for mobility and comfort.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the HP 17" Laptop are both rated fair for gaming and 3D applications likely because they have integrated GPUs—Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega 8, respectively—which are less powerful than dedicated graphics cards, and both feature a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for general use but not optimal for high-frame-rate gaming. Additionally, although they have quality IPS displays, the ASUS has a higher resolution which may result in sharper images but could also demand more from its GPU, affecting its performance in intensive tasks.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $687 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
HP 17" Laptop
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PCMag
Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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