For intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its high-end processor and powerful graphics card, will perform significantly better than the HP 15" Laptop. The ASUS also excels with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, ideal for tasks needing precise color accuracy. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP is much more affordable, lighter, and offers better battery life, suiting those needing a laptop for everyday use without heavy computational demands. The HP's display is lower resolution and not touchscreen, which may impact multitasking and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
6.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior OLED screen compared to the HP 15" Laptop, making it better for general use. However, the HP 15" Laptop is lighter and thus more portable, which might be important for users who prioritize ease of carrying over performance and display quality.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for gaming and 3D because it's equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a vivid OLED screen, while the HP 15" Laptop has a more basic Intel UHD Graphics integrated GPU and an IPS screen, which are less ideal for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop 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
8.7/10
6.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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
8.3/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 offers a superior visual experience for general use and professional design due to its high resolution, brightness, and wide color gamut, making it suitable for tasks that demand color accuracy and detailed imagery. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops leads to less fluid motion, which is key for fast-paced visual content. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and basic design work, but the narrower color range and modest refresh rate limit its effectiveness for advanced engineering applications and high-end gaming.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the HP 15" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$375
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
"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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