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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and are budget-conscious, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED may be the right choice, offering a lightweight design suitable for everyday tasks and multimedia use with its high-quality display. On the other hand, if your interests lie in gaming or demanding tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, investing in the HP Omen 16 would be beneficial for its superior performance and graphics capabilities, though it comes at a higher price and is less portable. The Omen's larger screen and better cooling might also be considerations if those factors are important for your use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- 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
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has an integrated GPU and a high-resolution OLED screen with a decent refresh rate, making it suitable for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, but the HP Omen 16's dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and faster refresh rate display offer much higher performance for demanding gaming and 3D applications, albeit with a lower resolution screen.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.4
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The HP Omen 16 is highly suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful processor, double the RAM for multitasking, and a superior GPU which helps in compute-intensive tasks, despite being less portable and having a lower resolution screen compared to the OLED display of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED. While the ASUS is more portable and offers a higher-quality touchscreen display making it a good choice for design work, the HP Omen 16's enhanced performance features make it more suited for engineering tasks that require significant processing power.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers superior visual clarity and vibrant colors due to its OLED technology, which is significant for tasks like photo editing or graphic design that require accurate color reproduction. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smoother motion representation is key. In contrast, the HP Omen 16, while providing decent resolution and brightness for everyday activities and sufficient color accuracy for most design work, does not specialize in high refresh rates either, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-resolution OLED touch screen and portability, making it a good choice for general use with vibrant display quality and easy handling, yet has moderate battery life and is equipped with an Intel i5 and less RAM, making it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.6
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"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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