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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and HP Omen 16 largely depends on your priorities. The Dell Alienware boasts a higher-end graphics card and may offer better performance for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks, whereas the HP Omen, while generally offering slightly lesser performance, is also less expensive and features better portability due to a lighter weight. Consider the Dell Alienware if you value peak performance and are willing to invest more, particularly for gaming, 3D rendering, or other GPU-reliant activities. Otherwise, the HP Omen 16 is a more budget-friendly choice that still offers commendable performance for general use and less demanding engineering tasks. Both laptops come with similar storage and memory, offer high refresh rate displays, and run on Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use where clarity and comfort are key, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 excels with its high resolution and brightness, offering a crisp and vibrant display excellent for productivity and media consumption. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts of the Alienware, ensuring accurate color reproduction for detailed work in applications that demand true-to-life visuals. However, gamers and those needing high refresh rates for smooth 3D visuals might find the Alienware lacking compared to other laptops designed specifically for high-frame-rate gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers high performance for general tasks with its robust CPU and ample RAM, while its high-quality screen excels for both work and entertainment; however, it's less portable given its weight, and the battery life is relatively short. Conversely, the HP Omen 16, while also providing strong performance, has a slightly larger and brighter screen, a lighter weight for better portability, and a marginally better battery life, although its screen resolution is lower compared to the Dell which means less sharpness in display quality.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
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 Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which delivers strong performance for gaming and 3D applications, and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz for smooth visuals. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 steps up with a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, likely offering enhanced graphics processing, but has a lower screen refresh rate at 165 Hz, which may result in less fluid motion during fast-paced scenes.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7, with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, is ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, supported by a high-refresh-rate QHD screen for accurate visuals. The HP Omen 16, while lighter and thus more portable, offers a powerful Intel i7 CPU and a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, along with a screen that excels in brightness and contrasts, but at a standard FHD resolution, which may be a compromise in screen quality compared to the Alienware.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.3
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 16 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware m15 R7
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | October 2022
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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