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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Asus Zenbook Pro 15 offers superior performance and features, suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, but at a higher price point and with potentially less portability due to its form and build. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 provides a more budget-friendly option that can handle general use and light engineering work with ease; it also tends to be more portable due to its lighter build, but it may have a shorter battery life and less powerful components. Consider your most common tasks, budget constraints, and the importance of portability when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its higher resolution OLED screen, more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, offers a stronger performance and better display quality for general use compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which, while having more storage, uses a lower-tier Intel i3 processor and has a TN screen with a lower resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 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 an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, which generally provides better game and 3D performance than the integrated Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics found in the HP Pavilion 15. However, both have similar screen refresh rates, which limits the smoothness of visuals in fast-paced games, but the ASUS has a higher quality OLED screen compared to the HP's TN panel, providing more vibrant colors and better viewing angles, beneficial for both gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a higher-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the HP Pavilion 15 has a basic Intel i3 CPU with integrated graphics, making it less capable for intensive workloads.
Content Creation
7.7
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 offers a sharper and brighter display with a higher resolution perfect for general use, and its wider color gamuts ensure accurate colors for engineering and design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal, as these applications benefit from smoother visuals provided by higher refresh rates. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 falls short in all these aspects due to its lower resolution and brightness, limiting its display quality across general use, engineering, and design as well as gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
12.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 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 Pavilion 15
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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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