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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks and better graphics capabilities, making it suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and light gaming. It comes with an OLED screen, which gives vibrant colors and high contrast. The Zenbook is also equipped with more storage and RAM than the HP Envy x360, and includes a premium business look. However, it's less portable due to a shorter battery life. Conversely, the HP Envy x360 is more affordable, provides a decent battery life, and is slightly more portable. It has an IPS display, which is good for general use, but it may fall short in performance compared to the Zenbook, especially in GPU-intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics. The Envy x360, designed for everyday use, may struggle with more demanding engineering software or games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
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
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, which is preferable for gaming and 3D applications, while the HP Envy x360 15" uses the integrated AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which is less suited for intensive graphics work. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is acceptable for gaming but higher rates would provide smoother visuals; the ASUS, with its OLED screen, will offer higher contrast and vibrancy in comparison to the HP's IPS display.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a superior AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, more RAM, a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and an OLED screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work that requires detailed visuals.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a vibrant, high-resolution display which benefits from the combination of great panel quality and brightness, ensuring that everyday tasks, web browsing, and video watching are visually pleasing. For engineering and design, the same laptop provides wide color coverage, which is crucial for tasks requiring color accuracy like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which makes fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed with high refresh rate screens.
Battery
12.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Cost
$1,109
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers higher performance for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and more RAM, which makes multitasking smoother, while also featuring an OLED screen with better color coverage and brightness, providing a richer viewing experience. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" is highly portable and versatile as a 2-in-1 device with a touch screen and sufficient performance for general use, but it comes with a lesser CPU and less RAM, which may limit performance during intense tasks, and its screen quality isn't as vibrant as the ASUS's.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy x360 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Envy x360 15" 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 x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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 Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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