If you prioritize performance for resource-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the HP Omen 17, with its more powerful processor and GPU, is designed for such demands. However, it's heavier and has lower portability. Alternatively, if you value a more budget-friendly option with sufficient performance for everyday tasks and better portability, the Asus Vivobook 15 may suit your needs, despite having lower specs. Neither are top contenders for intensive gaming, but the HP Omen 17 has capabilities that could handle most games well. Keep in mind, the HP Omen 17 carries a higher price due to its advanced features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a less powerful CPU and less RAM than the HP Omen 17, which impacts its performance in demanding tasks, although it's more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size. The HP Omen 17 offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution and better color coverage, along with a significantly longer battery life, but it's less portable and likely more expensive due to its high-end components.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The HP Omen 17 offers a far superior gaming and 3D experience than the ASUS Vivobook 15, primarily because it has a high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which makes for smoother visuals and better gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics for its GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which means it won't deliver the same level of performance and fluidity in gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, double the RAM, advanced GPU suitable for demanding tasks, and superior screen quality; whereas, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers fair capability in these aspects, making it less suitable for intensive applications, but it's lighter and hence more portable. The HP Omen's weight impacts its portability, but it compensates with better keyboard, speaker quality, and lower operating noise, which are important for prolonged use during engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.5/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.3/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 provides adequate resolution and brightness for activities like browsing and video streaming, which makes it suitable for general use, but its limited color gamut hinders its performance for engineering and design tasks requiring color accuracy. The HP Omen 17, with its higher resolution and better brightness, delivers a clearer and more vibrant display for general use and a decent color range for professional design work, although it might not be the optimal choice for color-critical tasks. For 3D and gaming, however, both laptops may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and rendering in high-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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