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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a balance between performance and portability, being lighter and having a higher resolution and brightness display, which is suitable for general use and non-intensive engineering tasks. The HP Omen 15, although a bit heavier, has a significantly more powerful graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, which makes it ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also boasts longer battery life. If you prioritize gaming or heavy graphical work and don't mind extra weight, the HP Omen 15 is a better fit, although it's a bit more expensive compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
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 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is suitable for gaming and 3D applications because it has an Intel i7 CPU with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle moderate gaming and 3D work, but its lower screen refresh rate may limit the smoothness of fast-paced games. The HP Omen 15, on the other hand, is equipped with a more robust Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for more intensive gaming and 3D rendering tasks.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and HP Omen 15 have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design applications, their screens offer a broad range of colors which help in accurately viewing and editing work, essential for precision in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they are less suitable due to their lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness and responsiveness of fast-moving visuals, making them suboptimal for such high-paced activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$808
$1,018
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $808 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,018.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers portability with solid performance for general use, featuring a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-resolution screen, but has a modest battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 is less portable due to its larger size and weight but compensates with a longer battery life, a strong CPU and GPU combination for varied tasks, and a high-quality screen even though it has a lower resolution than the Dell.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, suitable for engineering and design tasks, and offers a high-resolution IPS screen with a taller 16:10 aspect ratio, enhancing productivity and content visibility. Meanwhile, the HP Omen 15 includes an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, making it better for graphic-intensive engineering software and offering a larger screen and longer battery life, with the tradeoff of increased weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and HP Omen 15 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
7.7
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$808 | $1,018 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
HP Omen 15
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"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 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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