Based on your needs, consider the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use due to its lower price, lighter weight, and dual-screen feature which might be beneficial for multitasking. However, if you're looking for a laptop that can handle intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the HP Omen 17 is the better choice despite being heavier and more expensive, as it has a more powerful processor, graphics card, and a higher screen resolution, which is preferable for these types of workloads. The trade-off with the Omen is its significantly reduced portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 17 offers more RAM and a more powerful CPU, providing better performance for general use than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14; additionally, it has a higher quality screen and more storage. However, the ASUS is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, and it has longer battery life, which may be more convenient for those who need to use their laptop on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
6.6/10
8.8/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its relatively lighter weight and dual-screen design, is suited for on-the-go engineering and design tasks, offering good screen quality and a capable CPU and GPU for moderate workloads. However, the HP Omen 17 is equipped with a more powerful processor, superior GPU, and larger, higher resolution screen, making it more fitted for demanding engineering and software design tasks, albeit with a tradeoff in portability and potentially louder operating noise due to its advanced hardware.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 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.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.7/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14's excellent resolution and brightness make for a crisp and vibrant display, while the HP Omen 17's superior screen size enhances the viewing experience further. In engineering and design, the Zenbook Duo 14's color accuracy is commendable due to its wider color gamuts, which are crucial for precision in visual work, although the Omen 17 holds its own with decent color representation. However, for 3D and gaming, both the Zenbook Duo 14 and HP Omen 17 fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios compared to displays with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
"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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