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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and other intensive engineering tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and slightly higher general performance scores, but it comes at a higher cost and is less portable than the HP Envy 17. The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and often costs significantly less, but it utilizes integrated graphics which are less suitable for graphics-intensive work such as gaming or 3D modeling. Both laptops have touchscreens and similar battery life, though the ASUS boasts a higher screen color accuracy, which might be preferable for tasks involving visual detail like photo editing or design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 delivers superior screen quality for general use and engineering with its high resolution and bright display, ensuring sharp and clear visuals, along with wide color coverage which is essential for accuracy in design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming or 3D tasks, where the screen may not be as fluid or responsive. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 provides a balanced screen experience with adequate sharpness and color fidelity for average users and professionals, but like the Zenbook, its refresh rate limits the potential for high-end gaming or smooth 3D modeling.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is suitable for general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, AMD Ryzen processor, and decent battery life, making it a good blend of visual experience and performance with moderate portability. The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen with an Intel processor and substantial battery life, but its increased size affects portability, while its superior speaker and build quality enhance the overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU which is suitable for these tasks but is limited by a 60Hz screen refresh rate. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 also provides a fair experience as it includes integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics which are less capable than dedicated GPUs for gaming and 3D applications, but this limitation is similar due to the same 60Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a powerful AMD processor and an Nvidia RTX GPU, making it suitable for intensive engineering tasks, and its OLED screen ensures high-quality visuals; however, its portability is limited due to a heavier weight. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17's latest Intel processor and integrated graphics provide strong performance for design applications, combined with a larger IPS display beneficial for detailed work, though it trades off some screen color accuracy seen in ASUS's OLED screen. Both laptops offer adequate RAM for complex tasks, while screen quality and performance align with demanding engineering and design workflows.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Envy 17 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 55 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 | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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