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The document you've uploaded isn't accessible using the tool provided. However, I can give you general considerations to think about when choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the HP Omen 16. If you prioritize a laptop for professional creative work, such as video editing or graphic design, with a premium build and display, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X can be a suitable choice despite the higher cost. On the other hand, if you're looking for a gaming-optimized machine that offers high performance in the latest games and you don't mind a bulkier design, the HP Omen 16 may be a better fit. The Zenbook's focus on creators means it may offer features like a more color-accurate screen or professional-grade graphics, while the Omen, targeted at gamers, often comes with features like higher refresh rate displays and gaming-centric graphics performance. Keep in mind that gaming laptops like the HP Omen may have shorter battery life when gaming. Consider what you’ll primarily use the laptop for and whether you value portability and battery life for everyday productivity tasks or if you are willing to sacrifice some of that for a better gaming or content creation experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts a high-resolution OLED display that offers vibrant colors and sharp images, making it superior for visual tasks and general use, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to other laptops.
Content Creation
8.5
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
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
8.3
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a superior viewing experience due to its high resolution and brightness, allowing for crisp text and vibrant images. For engineering and design tasks, the Zenbook Pro 16X stands out thanks to its wide color coverage in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accurate color representation for professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the HP Omen 16, while it doesn't excel in screen refresh rate, may provide an adequate experience; yet those prioritizing high frame rates for smoother motion would benefit from looking at other models with faster screens.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.0
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The HP Omen 16 is favored for gaming and 3D because it has a higher screen refresh rate which is valuable for smooth visuals in fast-paced games, and a more powerful GPU which provides better graphics performance. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, while offering a solid graphics card, falls short with a lower refresh rate and less powerful GPU, making it less ideal for high-end gaming and 3D applications despite being a competent machine for creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is excellent for engineering and design because it offers a high-resolution OLED screen for sharp and vibrant visuals, along with substantial storage and a CPU and GPU combination that support demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the HP Omen 16, with its own high-performance CPU and a more powerful GPU, also performs well in engineering applications while offering a high refresh rate screen which is beneficial for design work that involves animation or video.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Pro 16X and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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