When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the HP Omen 16, consider how you'll use the device. The MacBook Pro, often less expensive, runs MacOS and is better for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design due to its high-resolution display and color accuracy. Its thinner and lighter design also offers better portability. However, the HP Omen 16 runs Windows 11 and is tailored for gaming and performance-heavy tasks with its more powerful processor and dedicated gaming graphics card. It also features a higher refresh rate screen, key for gaming, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life. If price and everyday creative work are your concerns, go for the MacBook Pro; if gaming and demanding computational tasks are priorities, consider the HP Omen 16 despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU and a maximum 60Hz screen refresh rate is fair for 3D work, but the HP Omen 16's Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher 165Hz refresh rate make it very suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, macOS on the MacBook Pro doesn't support many popular games, whereas Windows on the HP Omen has broader game compatibility.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The HP Omen 16's more advanced CPU and GPU make it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the high-resolution screen and lighter weight of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) provide quality visuals and better portability. However, the MacBook's superior screen quality and slightly better build may be more desirable for design work, though the Omen excels with better performance hardware, at the cost of battery life and increased weight.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MacBook Pro's high resolution and bright display make it excellent for both general use and tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial. However, its standard refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications, which often require higher refresh rates for smooth visuals. The HP Omen, while offering a good resolution and decent brightness, falls short in providing the extensive color gamut needed for the most accurate engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate does not meet the optimum standard for fast-paced 3D tasks.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 has 6 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the HP Omen 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is praised for its high-resolution screen and good CPU and RAM configuration that ensures smooth operation for general use, coupled with excellent battery life and high-quality speakers but comes with less portability due to its heavier weight. The HP Omen 16, while also offering a strong CPU and ample RAM, favors a lower screen resolution but higher refresh rate, which alongside a robust cooling system for heat management and good speaker quality, makes it a solid choice for general and gaming purposes at the cost of shorter battery life and heavier build than more portable alternatives.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
7.9/10
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and HP Omen 16 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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