If budget is a major factor, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers value for everyday use with good portability, making it suitable for general tasks and travel. On the other hand, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D design, or machine learning tasks, the HP Omen 16, while pricier, provides stronger graphics and processing capabilities. The HP Omen also typically has better cooling for sustained intensive workloads, but it's heavier and bulkier, reducing its portability. Additionally, gaming laptops like the HP Omen sometimes have shorter battery life due to their powerful components. Consider what you'll mainly use the laptop for and whether mobility or power is a higher priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's integrated graphics are less suited for gaming and 3D applications than the HP Omen 16, which has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that's known for better performance in such tasks. Additionally, the HP Omen 16 offers a higher screen refresh rate that is crucial for smooth gaming visuals, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a lower refresh rate which might not be as fluid for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
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 Zenbook 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, and engineering and design, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14's superior resolution and brightness provide users with a clear and bright display, making it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Zenbook's wider color gamut coverage, offering more accurate color reproduction for tasks such as photo editing and CAD work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the Zenbook's lower refresh rate less suitable for fast-paced games and smooth 3D rendering compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP Omen 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 Zenbook 14 and the HP Omen 16 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."
"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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