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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, at an upper midrange price, is typically more expensive than the HP Omen 17, which comes at a midrange price. If you need a laptop that excels in color accuracy and display quality, the Zenbook's OLED screen is superior. It also offers a touchscreen with a higher resolution and is lighter, making it more portable. However, if you require a laptop with a stronger performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, or gaming, the HP Omen 17, which includes a more powerful graphics card and faster screen refresh rate, would be the better option. 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 overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
9.0
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and 60Hz OLED screen, offers solid gaming and 3D performance with exceptional screen colors and quality. However, the HP Omen 17 steps up the game with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate IPS screen, providing a superior experience for gaming and 3D applications, albeit with a less color-accurate display.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and HP Omen 17 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is somewhat better.
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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 17 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
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize general use with sharp and vibrant image quality, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X's higher resolution and brightness make it an excellent choice. For engineering and design tasks, where color accuracy is vital, the Zenbook Pro 16X's wider color gamuts give an edge over the HP Omen 17. However, if you're focused on gaming or 3D applications, the HP Omen 17, with its higher refresh rate, offers smoother visuals which is more critical for these fast-paced activities than the Zenbook's color range or resolution.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,099
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in general use with its high-quality OLED screen and lighter weight, contributing to better portability and a more vibrant display for everyday tasks, along with reasonable battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 is also good for general use with its powerful CPU and GPU, larger screen, and top-tier speaker quality, yet it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable but better suited for gaming and demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-quality OLED screen and a strong combination of CPU, RAM, and GPU for engineering tasks, augmented by a touchscreen and high portability. The HP Omen 17 provides a similar mix of CPU and RAM, but its more powerful GPU and larger screen are preferred for more demanding engineering work, despite being less portable and having a lower screen quality.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Pro 16X and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.32" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"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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