The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a midrange-priced machine designed for intensive gaming, with emphasized performance that can also handle demanding engineering applications. In contrast, the HP Omen 15, while similarly priced midrange and capable of intense gaming, might offer better portability at the expense of some performance. If maximum performance for gaming or engineering work is your priority, you'll likely prefer the ASUS ROG Strix G16. However, if you frequently travel with your laptop and need something easier to carry around without significantly compromising on performance, the HP Omen 15 could be the better choice for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 15 have displays with resolutions and brightness levels that are sufficient for everyday tasks, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction critical for these fields. However, their lower refresh rates could hinder the smooth visual experience desired in gaming and 3D applications, where higher refresh rates are a priority for fluid motion.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$990
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the HP Omen 15 costs $990.
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, compared to the HP Omen 15's Nvidia RTX 3070 and 144 refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better handling of graphic-intensive tasks. Although the CPUs and screen quality are somewhat important, the GPU and refresh rate carry more weight for these specific use cases, and the ASUS leads in these critical aspects.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out for engineering and design due to a high-end CPU and GPU combo suitable for demanding tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen that has a wide color coverage, enhancing visual detail and accuracy for design work. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 offers similar RAM and a competent CPU but is paired with a less powerful GPU and a screen that, while sharp and bright, does not cover as broad a range of colors, which may influence the preciseness in design-related applications. Both laptops are portable and have quality keyboards, but the ASUS prioritizes performance which might make it heavier and potentially noisier under load, while HP focuses on a balance between performance and portability.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 15 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
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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