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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Precision 5470 is sleek, lightweight, and offers professional-grade graphics suitable for engineering and general use; however, its gaming performance is limited compared to the HP Omen 17. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 is a gaming powerhouse with stronger graphics performance for 3D applications, gaming, and possibly machine learning tasks at a somewhat less expensive cost. It is bulkier and heavy, making it less portable than the Precision 5470. The Precision is more expensive and may offer better build quality and is tailored towards professional environments, while the Omen provides better value for gaming and entertainment-focused users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
9.0
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The HP Omen 17 stands out for engineering and design use due to a more powerful main processor and advanced graphics unit which are crucial for intensive tasks, as well as a larger and higher resolution screen which offers better visual clarity. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470 offers decent performance with a good processor and graphics unit for engineering tasks, but it's more portable and has a higher-quality keyboard, which might be preferred by those prioritizing mobility and typing experience.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Precision 5470 likely has a high-resolution display with good brightness and color accuracy that suits general tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design. However, its screen might not have a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the HP Omen 17 may have similar qualities suitable for general and design purposes, but it too may fall short for gaming and 3D content due to an inadequate refresh rate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,669
$2,099
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 is appreciated for general use due to its strong CPU and RAM offerings, which provide smooth multitasking and efficiency, its quality screen, and its greater portability and battery life, which are ideal for on-the-go usage. The HP Omen 17, while also good for general use, offers an excellent screen and performance for demanding tasks, but its strengths in gaming graphics and larger screen along with robust speakers come at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 Precision 5470 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
7.7
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and HP Omen 17 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.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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PCMag
Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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 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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