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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the HP Omen 16 would suit you better with its dedicated graphics card. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a more portable and premium design with its lighter weight and higher resolution OLED screen, which is excellent for general use and business applications. However, the tradeoff for the portability and screen of the Dell is that it's significantly more expensive and may not perform as well in graphics-intensive tasks compared to the HP. The HP Omen also has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which is appealing for gaming and multimedia consumption, but it is heavier which can impact portability. Additionally, you would sacrifice some battery life with the HP due to its more powerful components compared to the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a higher-quality OLED screen with more vibrant colors and better contrast, making it excellent for general use and visually intensive tasks, coupled with a more portable design and longer battery life which enhances its daily convenience.
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, optimizing it for fast-paced visuals and better graphics handling. While the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers solid performance for less demanding gaming with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, the lower refresh rate screen may not be as smooth for high-speed games and intense 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.3
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
8.3
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.6
13.4in
SIZE
16.1in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers higher resolution and brightness suitable for detailed work in general use and engineering, with a wide color gamut ensuring accurate color representation for design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. Meanwhile, the HP Omen 16, while offering suitable brightness and resolution for general tasks and engineering, may not provide the wide color gamut needed for high-end design work, and its screen falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate that can't deliver as fluid visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
16.1in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen that delivers true-to-life colors and contrast, complemented by a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and rendering. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 provides dedicated graphics with Nvidia's RTX 4060, a larger, high-refresh-rate IPS screen and additional RAM slots for expandability, making it well-suited for GPU-intensive tasks and larger engineering projects.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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