If you prioritize a larger, high-refresh-rate touchscreen with better color coverage, consider the ASUS ROG Flow X16, but remember its battery life is shorter. For longer battery life and a higher-power GPU, which is beneficial for intensive gaming, look at the HP Omen 15; however, you'll sacrifice touchscreen functionality and screen quality. The ASUS is slightly lighter and therefore more portable, while both have comprehensive gaming capabilities and similar overall performance. Choose ASUS for creative tasks and HP for more demanding games or projects that can utilize its more powerful graphics hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a vibrant, high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making it a fantastic choice for everyday tasks and ensuring that designs and engineering plans look precise and color-accurate. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced gaming or when working with 3D animation. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 also produces good quality visuals suitable for daily activities and professional design work, although its color range might not be as extensive, and like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D endeavors due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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
$1,300
$990
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the HP Omen 15 costs $990.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, offering powerful performance for general use, while its convertible design and high-resolution touchscreen make it versatile for various tasks. The HP Omen 15 has a slightly less powerful CPU but still ample RAM, and it boasts longer battery life for extended usage; however, it lacks a touchscreen and its screen has a lower resolution, which might make it less ideal for certain visual tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 features a higher screen refresh rate and a higher resolution display, which is beneficial for smoother visuals in gaming and better clarity for 3D work, while the HP Omen 15 has a stronger GPU which can improve gaming performance and 3D rendering, but its screen has a lower refresh rate and resolution. Both laptops have powerful CPUs, but the ASUS offers a slightly better screen quality, which is key for visual-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design because it features a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and superior screen quality with higher resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and touchscreen capability compared to the HP Omen 15's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and standard screen.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be 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
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Omen 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 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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