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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers high performance with a powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, ideal for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It has a high-quality OLED screen suitable for creative professionals who need accurate color representation. However, it is heavier and bulkier, making it less portable, and comes at a higher price point. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and thus easier to carry around, but it has less powerful hardware suited to general use, casual gaming, or lighter productivity tasks, and a lower quality screen. Choose the ASUS if performance and screen quality are top priorities and you're okay with spending more; opt for the HP if you want something more affordable and portable for everyday use. 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
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 provides superior performance with a high-end CPU and double the RAM compared to the HP Pavilion 15, along with a better quality screen featuring OLED technology and higher resolution, which justifies its classification for general use. However, these top-tier components make it heavier and result in shorter battery life, whereas the HP Pavilion 15, with modest internals, offers better portability and longer battery life, despite lower performance and screen quality, making it still a good option for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in engineering and design due to its high-end CPU (Intel i9), substantial RAM (32GB), powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti), and superior OLED screen with high resolution, contributing to better performance and visual fidelity for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
6.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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
8.3
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with sharp details for everyday tasks and professional design work, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15's high resolution and bright screen with wide color coverage will be more satisfying than the HP Pavilion 15's screen, which may appear less crisp and dimmer. For engineering and design-specific tasks, the ASUS's adherence to professional color standards, ensuring accurate color representation, makes it superior to the HP, which lacks such color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's lower refresh rate means less fluid motion compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates for smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the HP Pavilion 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.2
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$500
$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 Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 7 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"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."
HP Pavilion 15
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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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