ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 vs HP Envy 17

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 stands out for general use primarily due to its superior CPU and RAM, which enable faster and more efficient multitasking, as well as its high-quality screen which offers better color coverage for more vivid images, and also boasts a longer battery life for extended use without charging. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17, while still good for general use, offers less RAM which might slow down intensive tasks, a less vibrant screen in terms of color accuracy, and a shorter battery life, which means it may need to be charged more often, but it compensates with a touchscreen feature and its slightly lighter build enhances its portability.

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, an Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require powerful processing and graphics capabilities. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 features an Intel i7 CPU with integrated graphics and a touchscreen IPS display, making it suitable for engineering and design, but with less graphical power than the ASUS, it may be better suited for less intensive graphical tasks.

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.

For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Envy 17 offer clear visuals and bright displays that make viewing documents and web pages pleasant, although their screen characteristics like resolution and panel quality are what set the foundation for a great everyday experience. When it comes to engineering and design, artists and engineers will appreciate the wide color gamuts provided by these laptops, ensuring accurate color representation for professional work, but differences in color accuracy and coverage might sway your preference. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models could lead to less smooth visuals compared to gaming-dedicated laptops, even though the resolutions and panel types are suitable for moderate gaming and 3D work.

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which performs better than the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the HP Envy 17. While both laptops have similar screen sizes and refresh rates, the superior GPU in the ASUS makes it more capable of handling demanding visual tasks.

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.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

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