If you prioritize performance for gaming or demanding applications such as 3D rendering or engineering software, the HP Omen 17 would be an excellent choice with a powerful processor and high-end graphics card. However, this laptop is heavier and less portable, which might be a concern if you need to travel frequently with it. On the other hand, the ASUS R410MA is more budget-friendly and significantly lighter, making it a good pick for general use like web browsing, email, and standard office tasks, but it's not suited for intensive tasks given its modest processor and basic graphics capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in general use mainly due to its lower-end CPU and limited RAM, making multitasking and more demanding applications feel sluggish, coupled with a lower-resolution screen that affects the display quality. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 offers vastly superior performance with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, an advanced GPU, and a high-resolution screen, which together deliver a much faster and visually pleasing experience, albeit with trade-offs in portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.3/10
8.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.6/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.1/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and well-lit display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the HP Omen 17's higher resolution and better brightness will stand out compared to the ASUS R410MA. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the HP Omen's broader color gamut coverage will produce more accurate and vibrant colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is essential, the ASUS may fall short since both laptops don't have the high refresh rates preferred for these activities, but the HP's better panel quality may still offer a slightly more pleasant visual experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 17 has good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$111
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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