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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a sleek design, portability, and a convertible touchscreen useful for casual use or presentations, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 may suit you despite its higher price. On the other hand, if you seek performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning tasks, the HP Omen 16 may be your choice, with its potential trade-offs being size, weight, and shorter battery life. Remember, while price matters, aligning the laptop's strengths with your primary use will ensure satisfaction with your investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 Flip S13 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
7.4
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its high-resolution touchscreen and quality integrated graphics, which offer a balance between performance and portability. The HP Omen 16, however, is more powerful for such tasks due to its superior dedicated graphics card and a more modern high-end processor, although it is less portable and offers a lower screen resolution.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.6
13.3in
SIZE
16.1in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13's superior panel type, higher resolution, and brighter display offer clearer and more vivid visuals. In engineering and design, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the HP Omen 16's lower refresh rate is less conducive to the fast-paced visuals that benefit from quicker screen updates.
Battery
10.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
16.1in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.8
7.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP Omen 16 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
7.6
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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