The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers robust performance with a more powerful CPU and GPU, suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. However, it's heavier and slightly less portable than the HP Omen 15. The HP Omen 15, while a bit lighter, has a smaller screen and less powerful components, which makes it a better choice for general use and portability. Both have similar battery life, sufficient storage, and RAM for various tasks. Your choice would largely depend on whether you prioritize higher performance for demanding applications or portability with sufficient power for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for content creation, while the HP Omen 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display, while adequate for tasks like browsing and document editing, may fall short in brightness and color representation for high-end design work, making it less ideal for engineering and design professionals who rely on precise color accuracy. The HP Omen 15's better color reproduction and screen brightness enhance the experience for general use and professional design applications but may still disappoint gamers and 3D modelers due to a lower refresh rate that limits fluid motion and responsiveness. For both laptops, the limitations in refresh rate can deter gaming and 3D modeling performance, where visuals may not be as smooth as needed for fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$993
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP Omen 15 costs $993.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in general use with a more powerful CPU and a larger, brighter screen that offers a good entertainment experience, yet it may be less portable and have a shorter battery life than some alternatives. In contrast, the HP Omen 15, while it also provides satisfactory general performance with decent RAM and CPU, manages better portability owing to its smaller screen size and lighter weight, alongside a keyboard that's rated very good for quality.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, which provide superior computing and graphical capabilities, albeit with potential trade-offs in portability given its larger screen and heavier weight. In comparison, the HP Omen 15 offers a still robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU suitable for engineering tasks, with a smaller screen and slightly lighter build enhancing its portability, notwithstanding a possible compromise on screen brightness and GPU performance.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 15 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
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and HP Omen 15 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 TUF Gaming A17 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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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