The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers good performance for general use and gaming with a larger screen but might fall short for engineering and intensive tasks compared to the HP Omen 16, which is equipped with a more powerful processor and graphics card. The Omen 16 also has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which can be particularly beneficial for gaming. If battery life is a concern, the HP Omen 16's larger battery capacity should last longer on a single charge. While the ASUS has a sturdy build, it's heavier and less portable than the sleeker HP Omen 16. For tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or more demanding engineering software, the HP Omen 16 would be a better choice. However, if portability and long gaming sessions are not high priorities, and you prefer a larger screen for day-to-day activities and casual gaming, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a solid option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 16.
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with lower RAM and an older CPU, may offer slower performance compared to the HP Omen 16, which boasts higher RAM and a more advanced CPU for smoother multitasking and powerful computing needs. Furthermore, the HP Omen 16 offers superior screen quality and longer battery life, making it more suitable for extensive general use, while the ASUS is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which can detract from its portability and convenience.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, provides a significantly more powerful graphic performance and smoother visuals than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a 144 Hz screen refresh rate. The HP's advantage in GPU and screen refresh rate, vital for gaming and 3D tasks, makes it a better fit for those seeking higher gaming performance and more fluid graphic rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is rated higher for engineering and design use because it comes with a more powerful CPU and double the amount of RAM, providing smoother multitasking and efficient handling of demanding engineering applications. Additionally, its GPU outstrips the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, and it has a higher-quality screen that offers better color accuracy and brightness – essential for design work. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while offering a larger screen, falls short in these critical areas, making it less suitable for complex projects where CPU, RAM, and screen quality are decisive factors.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.7/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 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 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
7.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and HP Omen 16 offer displays with satisfactory resolution and brightness, making visuals clear and comfortable to view. However, for engineering and design, the HP Omen 16 stands out due to superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, which are crucial for professional color work. Gamers and those using 3D applications might find both laptops lacking due to lower refresh rates, but the resolution and panel types are adequate for moderate gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
"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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