The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a lighter design, making it easier to carry around. However, the HP Omen 16 comes with a slightly larger screen, a more powerful graphics card, which may translate to better performance in gaming and more demanding applications, but this also results in a heavier machine. The Omen's processor is also newer, providing potential improvements in processing power. If battery life is a concern, consider that the Omen 16 has a larger battery capacity but this may also contribute to its increased weight. Ultimately, for better portability and everyday use, the ASUS could suit you, while if gaming or high-performance tasks are a priority and you don't mind extra weight, the HP Omen 16 might be the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
8.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The HP Omen 16 delivers smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications with its higher refresh rate display, compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15, and it also boasts a more powerful GPU for better graphics performance. Although both laptops have high-quality CPUs and screens, the superior GPU and screen refresh rate of the HP Omen 16 make it a more capable option for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.0/10
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 TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15's Intel i7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU are suitable for engineering and design tasks, but the HP Omen 16 features a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, enabling better performance for such applications. Additionally, the HP Omen 16's screen offers higher color accuracy and brightness, which is particularly beneficial for design work, while the ASUS offers slightly better portability due to its lighter weight.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When choosing between the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the HP Omen 16 for general use, both offer satisfying visuals with screens that provide clear images, adequate resolution, and sufficient brightness for daily tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, screens on both laptops cover a range of colors well, ensuring that designs and models appear accurate and vibrant. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's screen is ideal since they lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth, responsive visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15's solid CPU and RAM configuration, combined with a quality IPS screen and good battery life, ensure smooth performance and visuals for everyday tasks, while its light weight enhances portability. The HP Omen 16 offers similar CPU and RAM strength, a comparably good IPS display with higher brightness, and robust speaker quality, though it is slightly heavier and has shorter battery life, which could affect its ease of transport.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.7/10
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 TUF Dash 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS TUF Dash 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Cost
$1,150
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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