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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like engineering and 3D rendering, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, superior graphics, and larger storage could be the better choice, although it comes with a higher price and slightly less portability due to its weight. However, for general use and if budget is a concern, the HP 17" Laptop with a AMD Ryzen 7 processor and adequate graphics is less expensive, lighter for carrying around, and still offers a large screen, but with reduced performance and storage capacity. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, with neither providing a touchscreen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly larger battery capacity, elevating its "very good" status for general use due to better performance and longer battery life. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop, while lighter and hence more portable, has a less powerful CPU and half the RAM, leading to its "good" general use classification, but it may incur more frequent charging due to its smaller battery.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
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
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU known for better gaming and 3D performance compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics in the HP 17" Laptop, making the former more suited for graphics-intensive tasks. While both have similar screen refresh rates and resolutions, the ASUS's screen quality is superior, with higher brightness and color space coverage, which enhances the visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a more robust Ryzen 9 processor, twice the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which makes it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that necessitate strong processing and graphical capabilities. Meanwhile, although the HP 17" Laptop also has a fair screen quality suited for design, it uses an integrated Vega 8 graphics system within its Ryzen 7 processor and less RAM, which may be sufficient for lighter engineering tasks but won't handle rigorous demands as effectively as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
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
7.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
6.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 offers a vivid display with high resolution and brightness, making it great for general use where clear visuals and readability are key. For engineering and design, it provides a wide color gamut encompassing DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which ensures accurate color reproduction essential for those fields. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for Gaming and 3D work where a higher refresh rate is crucial for smooth rendering of fast-moving visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
7.2
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$510
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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