The Asus Zenbook 14, being less expensive, is a good choice for general use, with decent performance for everyday tasks and better portability due to its size and weight. However, it may not handle demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or heavy gaming as well as the HP Omen 17; that laptop, while more costly, potentially offers a more robust experience with more powerful components and better suitability for demanding engineering software, immersive gaming, and intensive multitasking, but it sacrifices portability due to its larger size and heavier weight, and its battery life may not be as long as the Zenbook's typically is. Choose the Zenbook for portability and cost savings if your tasks are relatively light, or opt for the Omen for high performance at a higher price and less emphasis on portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 17 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
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its Intel integrated graphics, is less capable in gaming and 3D applications than the HP Omen 17 which features a high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, a key component for these tasks. Additionally, the HP Omen 17 offers a higher screen refresh rate, contributing to a smoother gaming experience compared to the lower refresh rate of the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
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 Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is a competent engineering and design laptop due to its balance of a strong CPU and high-quality screen, enhanced by its portability and lower operating noise. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 excels more in engineering and design tasks owing to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, which improve performance significantly at the cost of lower portability and potentially louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's screen excels in clarity and color reproduction which benefits engineering and design tasks, but its lower refresh rate limits its effectiveness for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen's large screen provides an immersive experience for general and engineering use with decent coverage of color gamuts, but similarly, it falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops have capable displays for everyday tasks and professional work that relies on accurate colors, but neither is optimized for the high refresh rates desired by gamers and those working with fast-moving 3D graphics.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The HP Omen 17 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 17 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 17 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 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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