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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers superior performance with its faster processor, better graphics, and a high-resolution touchscreen display that doubles as a tablet, suitable for demanding tasks and a premium multimedia experience. It's also more portable due to its lighter weight, though at a much higher cost. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 provides adequate performance for everyday use, with a larger screen but lower resolution and standard graphics, making it better for general tasks. It is heavier, likely has a longer battery life, and is significantly more affordable, making it a cost-effective option for those who prioritize value over top-end features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.4
6.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior main processor, high-resolution IPS screen and more capable graphics, which enable better performance and visuals crucial for these tasks. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 has a lower-tier processor and a standard resolution TN screen, which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering applications and graphic design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
7.9
5.3
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 boasts a high-resolution display and panel technology that delivers vibrant colors and crisp visuals, ideal for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design due to its adherence to professional color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness required in gaming and 3D applications, where motion clarity is paramount. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15's display, with lesser resolution and color accuracy, limits the fidelity and vibrancy across all uses, from everyday tasks to specialized design work and fluidity in fast-paced gaming scenes.
Battery
10.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.2
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
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 Flip S13 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its superior processor and high-quality screen that includes touch capability, offers a solid option for gaming and 3D but is constrained by a standard refresh rate and an integrated graphics unit which limits graphic-intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 also limits gaming and 3D potential due to its basic processor, lower screen quality, and standard refresh rate, compounded by a less capable integrated graphics unit.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 Pavilion 15
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TechRadar
Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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