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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the HP Pavilion 15 involves several tradeoffs. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is designed for high performance with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it ideal for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It has a larger and higher quality display, but it's heavier and not as portable. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 is a budget-friendly laptop that's lighter and more portable but lacks the performance capabilities of the ASUS. Its display and graphics are less suitable for intensive tasks. So if you need to perform demanding tasks and don't mind the extra weight and higher cost, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 fits the bill. If you're looking for a more affordable, portable option for general use, the HP Pavilion 15 is the better choice, despite its limitations in power and display quality. 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
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is highly suitable for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and abundant RAM, along with a high-quality IPS screen, though its larger size and heavier weight impact its portability and battery life is decent. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 also suits general use and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, but it offers a less powerful Intel i3 CPU and less RAM, as well as an inferior quality TN screen with lower resolution, which compromise its performance and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.0
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which is more powerful than the HP Pavilion 15's integrated Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the better GPU in the ASUS makes it more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
5.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's higher resolution and panel quality offer clearer and brighter visuals, while the HP Pavilion 15's lower quality display may not be as vibrant or sharp. For tasks like engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 17 provides wider color coverage, which means more accurate color representation, crucial for professionals, unlike the Pavilion 15 which lacks in this aspect. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the Zenbook Pro 17 falls short with a lower refresh rate which might lead to less fluid motion, despite its superior overall screen quality.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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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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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