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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a more affordable price, consider the ASUS ROG Strix G16. It's also slightly more portable and offers good performance for general use. However, if you need superior graphics performance for 3D rendering or engineering, the HP Omen 17 with its higher-end graphics card may be worth the extra cost, albeit with shorter battery life and less portability. The HP Omen also offers a higher resolution display, which can be beneficial for detailed work or media consumption, but it may contribute to the reduced battery life compared to the ASUS. Both have similar build quality and are marketed towards gaming, which suggests they can handle demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
9.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
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 G16 is good.
The HP Omen 17 is more suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, compared to the Asus ROG Strix G16 which has a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060, although both have the same screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals. In addition, the HP Omen 17 has a higher resolution and greater pixel density, enhancing screen quality for a better visual experience during gaming and 3D tasks, despite both laptops having similar CPU capabilities which also impact performance but to a lesser extent.
Screen Quality
7.5
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's screen delivers vivid images and sharp text due to its resolution and brightness, ensuring comfortable daily use. For engineering and design tasks, it offers a wide range of colors, which is crucial for precision work but falls behind in refresh rate, making it less ideal for high-frame-rate gaming or 3D rendering where smooth motion is key. The HP Omen 17, with similar color coverage suitable for design work and crisp image quality for everyday tasks, also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less perfect for immersive gaming experiences where every split second counts.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
Cost
$1,375
$2,099
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,375 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 17 are both suitable for general use due to their strong processors, ample memory, and high-quality IPS screens; however, the ROG Strix G16 offers better portability and longer battery life, while the Omen 17 offers a larger and higher resolution display but at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life. When considering additional factors, both laptops have high-quality keyboards and manage heat well, but the Omen 17 has the edge in speaker quality and screen color range despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life compared to the ROG Strix G16.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 17 both offer powerful CPUs, ample RAM, high-end GPUs, and superior screen quality, making them excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, the ASUS is less portable due to its weight, and both models have quality keyboards and speakers with moderate operating noise which suits professional environments.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 G16 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
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
HP Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"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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