HP ZBook 14" 8 G1i 2024
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
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HP ZBook 14" 8 G1i 2024
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ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
The ASUS VivoBook S15 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, responsive performance, and impressive battery life. Users appreciate the vibrant OLED screen, comfortable keyboard with numpad, and the ability to handle light gaming. However, some express disappointment with build quality, reporting issues like screen flickering, fan rattling, and fragility after minor drops. A few also note that the keyboard feels cheap and that the finish is prone to smudging.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Responsive performance
- Comfortable keyboard with numpad
- Large and smooth trackpad
Cons
- Inconsistent build quality
- Screen flickering reported
- Fan bearing rattling after months
- Fragile screen on minor drops
- Cheap-feeling keyboard
Scores
Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" 8 G1i | ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada | AMD Radeon Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | micro HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.43 kg★ | 1.88 kg |
| Battery | 77 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1i 2024
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023 offers 9.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.