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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 generally costs less and has a substantial battery, making it suitable for longer use away from a power source, but it’s heavier, affecting portability. Its high refresh rate display benefits fast-paced gaming, but with lower resolution compared to the HP Omen 17, which might be less ideal for detailed engineering and design work. Conversely, the HP Omen 17 offers a higher resolution screen which is better for such tasks, along with a more powerful graphics card suited for intensive 3D work, machine learning, and modern gaming, but it has a smaller battery, so it may need more frequent charging. Both have similar storage and memory, which should suffice for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
9.0
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
The HP Omen 17's superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher resolution screen offer better performance and clarity for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Alienware m17 R5, which features an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a lower resolution screen, despite its higher screen refresh rate that may benefit fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.8
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is built for tasks that require high performance like engineering and design, yet its heavier weight affects portability. The HP Omen 17, on the other hand, offers a more powerful Intel CPU and superior Nvidia GPU, along with a higher resolution display that enhances screen quality, but has a shorter battery life and is still moderately heavy to carry around.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for general use, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Alienware m17 R5's screen has a suitable resolution and brightness that makes it pleasant to use for daily tasks, while the HP Omen 17 excels with very good resolution and brightness, making for a crisp and vivid display. In engineering and design, the Alienware's capability to render a wide range of colors can be beneficial, but the HP Omen 17 also does well with color accuracy and range, making it a solid choice for professionals needing precise color representation. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D work, the refresh rate becomes crucial, and both laptops fall short, offering a less than ideal experience for fast-paced visuals and rendering that are integral to these activities.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has 5 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.
Cost
$1,100
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a price of $1,100 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and HP Omen 17 are good for general use due to their robust CPUs and ample RAM, which ensure smooth performance for everyday tasks, and they both boast quality IPS displays with screen sizes over 17 inches, providing clear and vibrant visuals. However, the Alienware's heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the HP Omen, which also offers higher screen resolution, but its complex CPU may contribute to slightly shorter battery life for unplugged usage.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
7.4
7.7
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
7.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to have only fair portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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 Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m17 R5 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.3 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.76" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware m17 R5
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Christian Hintze | January 2023
"Overall, the all-AMD system in the Alienware m17 R5 is impressive, especially the graphics performance. However, various driver issues and unnecessary inconsistencies prevent us from truly enjoying such a potent gaming machine. In addition to strong 3D performance, we particularly like the build quality, the fairly bright UHD display with high color space coverage, and the fact that the gamer is often quiet when not under load and also rather quieter than some competitors under load."
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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 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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