The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is more expensive than the HP Omen 17, and though its refresh rate is remarkably high, making it excellent for fast-paced gaming, its screen resolution is lower than the HP's. The Omen 17 has a higher screen resolution for crisper visuals and potentially better color performance, but a lower refresh rate, and it costs less. Battery life is generally better on the ASUS. Both have similar storage and memory, but the HP comes with a more powerful graphics card useful for demanding 3D tasks or machine learning. The ASUS is slightly heavier and less portable than the HP, and also has less battery life, which could be a consideration if you need to carry it around frequently or use it for long periods without access to power. The ASUS, being a premium model, suggests better overall build quality and gaming-focused features, while the HP balances cost with performance for a wide range of applications, including gaming and engineering. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Excellent for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17's exceptionally high screen refresh rate makes it ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D scenarios, although it has a less powerful GPU compared to the HP Omen 17, which offers a balance with a highly capable graphics card and a decent refresh rate for quality gaming and 3D experiences. The Scar 17 caters to those prioritizing smooth motion, while the Omen 17 may appeal to users looking for high-resolution graphical fidelity and power.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for general use.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its vivid display, offers suitable resolution and brightness, making images and text clear and easy to view, while the HP Omen 17 enhances that experience further with higher brightness levels. In engineering and design, both laptops provide a wide range of colors, but the HP might display them with slightly more accuracy, which is crucial for precise work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, despite their high resolutions and quality panels, both laptops fall short on refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and HP Omen 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a very good keyboard, robust heat management, and a higher refresh rate screen, making it very good for general use despite its lower portability; while the HP Omen 17 provides better screen resolution and slightly better portability at the cost of shorter battery life and less satisfactory keyboard and speaker quality, categorizing it as good for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 with an Intel i9 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU excels in engineering and design tasks with its high-performance CPU and capable graphics, yet has lower screen resolution compared to the HP Omen 17, which boasts a higher-resolution screen and more powerful RTX 4080 GPU for highly detailed visual work. Despite both being similar in RAM and storage, portability can be a concern with their larger screen sizes and heavier builds, but they compensate with quality keyboards and good heat management for prolonged use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and HP Omen 17 are both very 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to have only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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