If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, and are willing to pay more, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better equipped with a high-end processor and graphics card, more RAM, and significant storage. It's larger and heavier, which might limit its portability. Conversely, the HP 15" Laptop is more affordable and lightweight, making it easily portable; however, it has a less powerful processor, basic integrated graphics, and less RAM, which may be sufficient for general use but not for intensive tasks. The ASUS also has a larger screen and superior battery life, offering a better multimedia experience and longer usage time without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17.
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample 32GB of RAM, and a high-quality screen, is very reliable for a range of tasks and provides higher performance, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the HP 15" Laptop, which offers modest performance with an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a fair screen but is more portable and has excellent heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
5.9/10
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics processing unit (GPU), which is more capable of handling gaming and 3D applications than the HP 15" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics integrated with its Intel i3 CPU. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates but the ASUS's superior GPU delivers better performance for visually intensive tasks, whereas the HP offers basic graphics performance suitable for less demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, a high-end Nvidia GPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop has a more basic Intel i3 CPU, integrated graphics, less RAM, and a less vivid screen, hence providing fair performance for engineering and design work, but with greater portability due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop 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
7.2/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a higher resolution and superior panel type that provides sharp and bright visuals, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering tasks that benefit from color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key. The HP 15" Laptop, with fair screen quality, offers adequate performance for everyday tasks and some engineering work, but the compromise on color gamut and refresh rate means less precision for professionals and less fluidity for gamers.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the HP 15" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$375
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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