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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is tailored for those who prioritize strong gaming performance at a lower price, though it comes with a slightly smaller battery and less storage compared to the HP Omen 16. The HP Omen, on the other hand, offers better graphics, a larger screen, and a significantly better battery, albeit typically at a higher cost. If top-notch gaming performance and a bigger, brighter display are important to you and you don't mind spending a bit more, the HP Omen 16 is the way to go. However, if you prefer to save money and get a machine that still performs well for gaming and other demands, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is rated very good for gaming and 3D due to its newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, making it well-suited for smooth visuals and detailed game graphics. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is considered good for these tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a lower refresh rate of 144, offering respectable performance but less fluidity in fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.6/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The HP Omen 16 offers a more potent GPU with the Nvidia RTX 4060, an Intel i7 chip suited for heavy design tasks, and a superior contrast ratio on the screen, which is larger and brighter than the ASUS ROG Strix G15's, thus elevating its suitability for demanding engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and HP Omen 16 likely have high resolutions and panel types that render sharp, clear images with accurate colors, making them suitable for tasks like document editing and web browsing, which fall under general use. Their screens must also cover a wide range of color gamuts, which is essential for professionals working on engineering and design projects that require precise color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, their lower refresh rates could result in less fluid visuals, hence the poor quality rating in that aspect.
Cost
$1,249
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a strong CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, with a high-quality screen and reasonable portability, yet its battery life is modest and it has fewer high-speed connections compared to HP Omen 16, which boasts a larger, brighter display, superior speakers, and longer battery life at the expense of being slightly heavier and bulkier, making it less portable than the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both 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
7.2
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to have good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and HP Omen 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix G15 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 284 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"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 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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