Let's consider your needs when choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the HP Omen 15. If you are looking for a laptop with high performance for professional creative work such as video editing or design, the MacBook Pro is equipped with powerful processors and a high-quality display, but it comes with a premium price tag. On the other hand, if you are interested in gaming or require a Windows environment, the HP Omen 15 offers good performance for gaming, often at a lower cost. The Omen also typically includes more gaming-specific features like high-refresh-rate displays. However, it is heavier and may not have the same battery longevity or build quality as the MacBook Pro. Therefore, your decision should be based on what activities you prioritize and your budget, balancing the need for performance in specific tasks against cost, battery life, and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
479.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) excels in general use due to its superior screen quality, lightweight design, and longer battery life, making it highly portable and offering a crisp display for various tasks. The HP Omen 15, while good for general purposes, is heavier and has a shorter battery life but provides solid performance with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, paired with generous storage, making it suitable for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
7.6/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with a high-quality GPU that excels in 3D rendering tasks, and its screen quality is outstanding for visual work, but it's limited by the fact that many popular games are incompatible with macOS. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, with a superior GPU for gaming and a high screen refresh rate, provides a smoother and more responsive gaming experience, though its screen might not match the MacBook in color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 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
8.3/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
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
9.2/10
7.3/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 14's screen stands out because of its high resolution and exceptional brightness, providing crisp images and easy viewing even in well-lit environments. In engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's coverage of color gamuts ensures accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work. However, for 3D applications, the HP Omen 15's lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized laptops reduces the smoothness when rendering fast-moving graphics, which can be a critical factor for gaming or running simulations.
Battery
13.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,905
$990
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the HP Omen 15 costs $990.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) excels in engineering and design due to its high-quality Mini LED screen, efficient M1 Pro processor with integrated graphics, and macOS integration that many design professionals prefer, wrapped in a lightweight and highly portable package.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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