The ASUS Zenbook 14 is less expensive and offers good general use with its OLED screen providing vibrant display quality and portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size. The HP Omen 15, while more expensive, provides superior performance for gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks with its high-end graphics card and more powerful processor. Choose the Zenbook if you prioritize budget and portability for everyday tasks, or the Omen for demanding applications at the expense of higher cost and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is fair for general use due to its lower RAM and storage capacity, although its OLED screen provides superior image quality and it offers more portability with less weight and a smaller size. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 is better for general use because it has more RAM, a larger storage, and a longer battery life, but sacrifices some portability due to being heavier and slightly bulkier.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's less powerful integrated graphics and lower screen refresh rate make it only fair for gaming, whereas the HP Omen 15's dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and higher refresh rate screen provide a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, and engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's display excels in clarity and brightness, making it ideal for tasks like browsing and watching videos, while the color accuracy benefits professional design and engineering use. However, due to its lower refresh rate, the Zenbook might not be as suitable for high-speed gaming or 3D modeling that benefit from smoother visuals. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 offers a well-rounded display for everyday tasks and creative work but falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that's not tailored for the demands of fast-paced, graphics-intensive games.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,000.
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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