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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a higher price, offers a strong combination of performance for general use, engineering tasks, and even gaming, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia graphics. Its OLED screen provides a vibrant display with high color accuracy, which is great for creative work, but it's less portable due to its weight. Conversely, the HP 17" Laptop is less expensive, featuring an AMD integrated graphics which is not as powerful for 3D tasks or engineering software, but its larger screen might be beneficial for productivity. It is slightly lighter than the ASUS, but has a considerably shorter battery life and its IPS display, while clear, doesn't match the ASUS's color representation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is well-suited for engineering and design use due to its robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, substantial 16GB RAM, powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and high-quality OLED screen, which helps in detailed visual tasks. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop also offers a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB RAM for engineering tasks but incorporates an integrated Vega 8 GPU, suitable for less graphic-intensive design work, and features an IPS screen, which is reliable for color accuracy but less premium than OLED. Both laptops have ample RAM and similar CPUs, but the ASUS has a distinct advantage in GPU power and screen quality, while the HP is larger yet may be less portable with a less vibrant display.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and ample brightness, making it ideal for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy within professional color gamuts is crucial. However, it may not have a high refresh rate, which is critical for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop, with fair screen quality, may offer acceptable performance for everyday tasks and some design work, but it lacks both the superior color fidelity required by design professionals and the high refresh rate gamers need for optimal gaming experiences.
Battery
12.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$510
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is suited for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, 16GB of RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, but at 4.41 pounds with a 12.5-hour battery life, it balances performance and portability. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop also offers a strong AMD Ryzen CPU and 16GB of RAM for smooth general use, yet with its larger 17.3-inch screen, it is less portable at 4.58 pounds and has a shorter battery life of approximately 5.5 hours.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, which handles gaming and 3D tasks better than the integrated Vega 8 graphics of the HP 17" Laptop, though both have similar screen refresh rates of 60Hz which might limit high-level gaming performance.
Content Creation
7.7
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP 17" Laptop 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
7.5
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP 17" Laptop 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
HP 17" Laptop
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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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