The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a great option if you're looking for a laptop that is more affordable and still offers good performance for general use and multitasking, thanks to its AMD Ryzen processor and Vega graphics. It's also lighter and less bulky, which makes it more portable. However, if you need a machine that can handle more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the HP Omen 16 with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics is a better fit, although it comes at a higher price and is heavier, impacting its portability. The Omen also has a higher refresh rate display which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Keep in mind that the Vivobook may have a longer battery life due to its less power-hungry components, while the Omen's more powerful hardware can drain the battery faster. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
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
7.0/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design use thanks to its high-performing Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, which outpace the AMD options in the ASUS Vivobook 16, and its display has a higher brightness and wider color coverage that are essential for design work. Although the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a solid AMD CPU and integrated GPU combination that's good for such tasks, and has a higher resolution screen, it doesn't match the HP’s raw power or screen quality.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16's fair screen quality for general use can be attributed to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, but the panel type might not offer the most vibrant colors or viewing angles. Its fair performance for engineering and design tasks comes from acceptable color coverage, but it may not fully meet the high standards required for color-sensitive work. In contrast, the HP Omen 16's good screen quality for both general use and engineering stems from its superior panel that likely offers better color accuracy and wider gamut coverage, although it shares the Vivobook's limitations for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$669
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a solid balance for general use with ample storage, good CPU performance, a high-resolution screen that's easy on the eyes, and decent portability coupled with a battery life suitable for extended use away from power sources. In contrast, the HP Omen 16, while less portable due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life, provides excellent power for demanding tasks with its superior CPU, GPU, and high-refresh-rate screen, and it also offers better keyboard and speaker quality for an enhanced multimedia and gaming experience.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 Vivobook 16 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"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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