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Updated January 12, 2024·
You're comparing the Dell XPS 15 and the HP Omen 16. The Dell XPS 15 is a high-performance laptop with a premium build, often preferred by professionals for its sleek design, good display quality, and better portability. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 is a gaming-oriented laptop, offering superior graphics performance, a higher refresh rate display, and is likely to handle intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning with more ease. However, it is bulkier than the XPS 15, which could be a downside if portability is a priority for you. Generally, the Omen 16 provides cost-effective performance for gaming and demanding applications but at the expense of portability and battery life when compared to the more premium and portable Dell XPS 15. If you don't plan on gaming or running very intensive tasks, and value a lighter, sleeker machine with longer battery life, you might prefer the XPS 15, keeping in mind it may be more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good 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
8.2
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The Dell XPS 15 stands out for general use due to its superior screen quality, offering higher brightness and a more color-accurate display, coupled with better portability thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life. In contrast, while the HP Omen 16 has commendable screen size and quality, its gaming-oriented features such as a higher refresh rate and dedicated graphics card make it less portable and reduce its battery life, making it less optimal for general use compared to the Dell XPS 15.
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.0
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell XPS 15 mainly because of its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz compared to the Intel Arc A370M GPU and a 60 Hz refresh rate on the Dell XPS 15. Additionally, while both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the high-end graphics processing unit and faster screen refresh rates of the HP Omen 16 offer more fluid visuals and better rendering capabilities for gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 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.
Screen Quality
7.4
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Dell XPS 15 and HP Omen 16 both offer clear and vibrant displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them excellent for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color coverage to accurately represent a range of colors, crucial for tasks such as graphic design or video editing, ensuring a high degree of visual fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D work, neither laptop has a high-refresh-rate display, which is key for a smooth visual experience, therefore they may not be as suitable for fast-paced gaming or intensive 3D animation where fluid motion is critical.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.1in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 15 has good 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 15 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
$1,000
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7-13700HX CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offering superior performance for computational and graphical tasks compared to the Dell XPS 15's Intel i7-13700H processor and Intel Arc A370M GPU. While the Dell XPS 15 is lighter and quieter, making it more portable and comfortable for daily use, the HP Omen 16's advantages in CPU and GPU power are crucial for intensive engineering software and complex design work.
Software Development
8.1
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be 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.
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How the Dell XPS 15 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 15 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | 10 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 | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 606 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 15
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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