If you're considering cost, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is less expensive than the HP Omen 17 and is good for general use with its notable battery life and portability. However, the HP Omen 17, while more costly, offers superior performance for gaming, 3D work, or engineering with its high-end graphics. It has a newer processor and higher screen refresh rate, but it's heavier and less portable, and has less battery longevity compared to the MacBook Pro. So, if your work demands high computing power and you're less concerned with mobility, go for the HP Omen 17; otherwise, the MacBook Pro 16 is a balanced choice for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.5/10
8.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The HP Omen 17 stands out with a high-performance CPU and GPU, well-suited for demanding engineering software and rendering tasks, while the MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-quality screen, which is preferable for detail-oriented design work. However, the MacBook Pro is more portable and quieter, making it better for working on the go, while the Omen provides additional features such as a number pad and higher overall gaming capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers excellent screen resolution and brightness, with a panel type that delivers sharp and vivid images suitable for general use and design tasks, complemented by a wide color gamut that appeals to engineering and design professionals. However, its refresh rate is not as high as gaming-specific laptops, making it less ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The HP Omen 17, while still providing a quality display for general purposes and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design, falls short in the gaming and 3D department due to a lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming systems.
Battery
12.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
17.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 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 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The HP Omen 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is suited for general use with its high-quality display, long battery life, and portability, featuring a lightweight design and powerful CPU appropriate for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 also supports general use through its robust CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, plus an excellent screen, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both very good for content creation.
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
7.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and HP Omen 17 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 17 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 HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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