If you prioritize a combination of performance for intensive tasks like gaming or 3D rendering and don't mind a heavier and bulkier laptop with a shorter battery life, the HP Omen 17 is a strong choice. If portability, longer battery life, and a vivid OLED display for general use are more important to you, and you can accept less power for demanding gaming or engineering software, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED would better suit your needs. Keep in mind, the ASUS has a lower price point, which can be a deciding factor if budget is a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with an integrated graphics card and a high-quality OLED screen with a decent refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks but with limitations in graphic-intensive scenarios. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 features a more powerful dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, providing superior performance for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED delivers quality in display and efficiency for design tasks with its OLED screen and top-tier CPU, but its integrated GPU may limit engineering simulations and rendering speed compared to the HP Omen 17, which boasts a powerful dedicated graphics card suitable for demanding engineering software and GPU-intensive tasks. While the ASUS is lighter and offers greater portability, the HP provides a larger screen, superior graphics capabilities, and better performance for engineering, albeit at the expense of increased weight and reduced portability.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with sharp details for everyday tasks or professional design work, the ASUS Vivobook's OLED panel offers higher contrast and a wider color spectrum, making it superior for those needs. However, the HP Omen, while still providing a quality display for daily activities and creative work, might not match the ASUS in terms of color accuracy and vibrancy. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, but for non-gaming purposes, either could serve you well with the ASUS having a slight edge in visual fidelity.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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 S 15 OLED has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and HP Omen 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is lighter and has longer battery life, making it more portable and suitable for general use, whereas the HP Omen 17 offers powerful gaming performance with superior graphics but is heavier with shorter battery life, which may limit portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and HP Omen 17 are both very 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and HP Omen 17 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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