The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its lower price and moderate specs, is suitable for general use and basic tasks; its portability and adequate keyboard also suit those who need to move around frequently. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 is costlier but offers high performance ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work; its larger, more vivid display excels for content creators, though it sacrifices some portability due to its size and weight. Choose Vivobook 15X for everyday tasks and cost-efficiency, or Omen 17 for demanding applications, better screen, and gaming capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
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
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers satisfactory performance for general use with acceptable keyboard and screen quality but limited to lower RAM and a less powerful CPU compared to the HP Omen 17, which boasts a stronger processor, more RAM, and a superior screen but is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 15X is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly because it features a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics unit and a higher screen refresh rate, making visuals smoother and more detailed during gameplay, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X that has a less powerful, integrated AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 graphics option and a standard refresh rate. Although the ASUS Vivobook 15X may be more affordable and offers good performance for everyday tasks, for those prioritizing gaming and 3D performance, the HP Omen 17 stands out with its advanced GPU and superior refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.8/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its entry-level AMD processor and integrated graphics, offers adequate performance for light engineering and design work, while its relatively lightweight design improves portability at the expense of computing power. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 provides a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, significantly increasing performance for demanding tasks, but this also makes it heavier and less portable, presenting a less convenient option for those who frequently move around with their laptop.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
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 15X 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
6.9/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
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 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
7.9/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X with its fair screen may offer decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but falls short for specialized needs due to limited color range and lower refresh rates. The HP Omen 17's very good screen delivers crisper visuals and better brightness, enhancing the experience for general use and providing a wider color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design work. However, both laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to suboptimal refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering in high-paced gaming scenarios or fluid 3D modeling.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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 15X has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"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 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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