For those prioritizing performance for engineering tasks or gaming, the HP Omen 15 with its more powerful graphics card may be the better choice, though it has half the RAM of the Asus. On the other hand, if general use and portability are more important, the Asus Zenbook Pro 17, with its larger screen, higher brightness, and better battery life, offers a compelling package, especially for creative professionals who value a larger display and longer unplugged usage. Both laptops have a similar price range and ample storage, but the Omen is slightly more portable due to its smaller size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
7.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the HP Omen 15 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offering an advantage for more fluid visuals in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Omen 15 both have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general tasks like browsing and video streaming. Their color accuracy and coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB cater to professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation for their work. However, their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications, mean they are less optimal for those specific purposes, despite their adequate resolution and panel type.
Cost
$1,500
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its higher RAM, is better suited for multitasking which is essential for general use and comes with a larger screen that offers high-quality visuals for content viewing, whereas the HP Omen 15, although it has a high-performing CPU and superior GPU for gaming and creative tasks, is more compact and slightly lighter, enhancing portability but potentially limiting the ease of use for productivity tasks due to a smaller display. Both laptops have similar storage and battery life, but the ASUS has a more color-accurate screen conducive to image and video editing, while the HP excels in heat management and keyboard quality, emphasizing a balance between comfort and performance.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, equipped with a high-capacity RAM and a capable CPU, is tailored for multitasking and complex design tasks, while its superior color coverage enhances visual work, but it's larger and slightly heavier, which might affect portability. Conversely, the HP Omen 15 provides a more powerful GPU for demanding engineering simulations and offers high refresh rates for smoother visuals, yet it has half the amount of RAM, which could limit performance with extensive multitasking or very large projects.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 15 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
7.9/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Omen 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Omen 15 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 17 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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