Acer Aspire 5 17 vs HP Omen 15

The Acer Aspire 5 17 delivers ample performance for general use with a competent Intel CPU and 8GB of RAM, combined with a large 17-inch screen that offers good clarity and color reproduction, yet it's light and thin enough to be fairly portable with a decent battery life. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, with a more powerful AMD CPU and double the RAM, excels not only in general use but is also well-suited for more demanding tasks; it sports a high-quality 15.6-inch display with better color coverage and screen quality, and has a longer battery life but is a bit heavier and less portable.

The HP Omen 15 is considered good for gaming and 3D because it's equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which provide smoother graphics and gameplay. In comparison, the Acer Aspire 5 17 has an Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe which is less capable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, and a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for such uses.

The HP Omen 15 outperforms the Acer Aspire 5 17 in engineering and design use due to its more capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside double the RAM, which all contribute to better performance in computation and graphics-intensive tasks. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 5, despite its larger screen, has a less powerful CPU and integrated GPU, and less RAM, which makes it less suitable for demanding applications but potentially more portable due to its lighter weight.

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, a pleasant visual experience usually depends on a clear and bright display; if the Acer's screen seems duller or less crisp, it would be rated as 'fair' whereas the HP Omen, with a better panel, offers a more vibrant and sharper image. When considering engineering and design, color accuracy becomes crucial; the Acer might fall short if it displays a narrower range of colors compared to the HP Omen, which provides broader color gamuts, essential for precision work. On the other hand, for gaming and 3D, a high refresh rate enhances fluidity and responsiveness, which neither the Acer nor the HP Omen excel at, resulting in a lower evaluation for these activities due to their likely lower refresh rates.

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

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

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.