The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, being less expensive and lighter, is suitable for general use and portability. Its OLED screen is great for vibrant colors and it has a touchscreen. In contrast, the HP Omen 17, though more expensive, offers a larger screen, significantly better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It has higher storage and RAM, a more powerful processor, and a superior GPU, but it's less portable. Consider the Zenbook if you prioritize portability and cost, or the Omen if you need high performance for intensive applications and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.8/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The HP Omen 17 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU, large and high-quality display, substantial RAM, and storage space, which collectively facilitate intensive tasks like 3D modeling or machine learning.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED's high resolution and bright OLED panel makes it excellent for general tasks, where color accuracy and contrast are important. Its wide color gamut appeals to engineering and design professionals needing precise colors, but the screen's lower refresh rate is a disadvantage for gaming and 3D, where fluid motion is crucial. In contrast, the HP Omen 17, with good brightness and resolution, performs well for general and design purposes, yet also falls short in refresh rate, making it less ideal for high-speed gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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