The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is generally less expensive and offers good general and gaming performance. It's more portable than the HP Omen 17, but falls a bit short on battery life and screen quality. The HP Omen 17, while more expensive and less portable due to its larger screen and heavier build, provides a significant upgrade in performance for 3D tasks, engineering, and general use, along with a better display, longer battery life, and more advanced features such as Thunderbolt ports. If you prioritize gaming and portability and are looking to save money, go with the ASUS. If performance, especially for demanding applications, along with screen quality and features are paramount, opt for the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
9.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance, thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate than the ASUS ROG Strix G15, which has an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a lower refresh rate. Additionally, the Omen's newer CPU enhances performance, and its screen offers better resolution and color accuracy, making for a premium gaming experience compared to the slightly older Strix G15.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.6/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior CPU and GPU performance with an Intel i7-13700HX and Nvidia RTX 4080, which can handle demanding engineering tasks and design software with ease, and it also has a higher quality screen with better resolution and color coverage compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15's AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop screen's clarity, detail, and comfort for prolonged viewing matter; the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a decent balance of high resolution and brightness, while the HP Omen 17 provides an even better visual experience with its superior brightness and crisp display. When it comes to engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial; both laptops present ample color accuracy with good coverage of professional color gamuts, making them suitable for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, in the realm of gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates which can lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes or animations.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, commendable screen quality, and lighter weight offers good general use performance with better portability and battery life, suitable for those on the move. Conversely, the HP Omen 17, featuring a powerful Intel i7 CPU and superior screen resolution along with more effective heat management, is less portable due to its larger size and weight but better suited for screen-intensive tasks at a stationary location.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and HP Omen 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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