If you need a laptop mainly for everyday tasks, such as browsing, office work, and media consumption, and you prefer to save money, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is an appropriate choice. However, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, and are okay with investing more, the HP Omen 16, while less portable due to its size and likely shorter battery life, will provide significantly better performance suitable for these demanding activities. Keep in mind that the higher cost of the HP Omen 16 also reflects its capability to handle more intensive workloads compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
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
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
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 16 offers more RAM and a higher quality screen, with better color coverage and brightness, contributing to its suitability for general use; it also boasts a substantially better battery life, all of which are superior to the ASUS Vivobook 15X. However, the HP Omen 16 is heavier and thicker, making it less portable than the lighter and slimmer ASUS Vivobook 15X, which could be a deciding factor for users prioritizing ease of carrying over performance and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its integrated AMD graphics and standard 60Hz refresh rate, provides a fair gaming experience, most suitable for less graphically intensive games. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 stands out with its dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, delivering very good performance for demanding gaming and 3D rendering tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
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 Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is more suitable for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU that outmatch the Vivobook 15X's AMD Ryzen 5 and integrated Vega 7 graphics, along with double the RAM which is crucial for multitasking and handling complex software requirements. Additionally, the HP Omen 16 has superior screen quality with higher brightness, contrast, and color space coverage, which is essential for design accuracy, although it is less portable and noisier under load compared to the lighter ASUS Vivobook 15X that offers a quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
5.6/10
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 Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.2/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Asus Vivobook 15X may offer a reasonably sharp display and acceptable brightness for everyday tasks but falls short for specialized activities due to limited color range and modest refresh rates. The HP Omen 16 provides a vibrant and detailed visual experience for both casual and professional work involving engineering and design, thanks to its wider color gamut ensuring more accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops disappoint with their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and slower screen responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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