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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're seeking value for money and prioritize a lightweight, portable option, the Eluktronics RP-15 might be the better choice for you. However, if you require superior performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and don't mind spending more, the HP Omen 17 could provide that extra power. It's a larger laptop, which could make it less convenient to carry around, but this could also mean better cooling for intensive tasks, potentially resulting in smoother performance and longer component lifespan. On the other hand, heavier laptops often offer a larger screen, which could be beneficial for multimedia consumption and productivity. Keep in mind that a larger size might come with a compromise on battery life compared to more portable options. It's also worth considering that while both can handle general use effortlessly, the Omen might be more future-proof for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
9.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
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 Eluktronics RP-15 is good.
The HP Omen 17 has a more powerful GPU in the form of the Nvidia RTX 4080 which gives it an edge in gaming and 3D tasks over the Eluktronics RP-15's RTX 4060, and both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, making them equally smooth for high-speed visuals. While the CPU and screen quality are also important, the superior GPU in the HP Omen 17 is a significant advantage for very demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Eluktronics RP-15 and HP Omen 17 are favored for engineering and design due to their high-performance CPU and GPU ideal for computing-intensive tasks, substantial RAM for multitasking, and quality screens with high resolution and color accuracy. While the RP-15 offers a balance between power and portability, the Omen 17 delivers more storage and a larger screen but at the cost of increased weight, making it less portable. Both have competent keyboards and manage heat and noise well, crucial for longer work sessions, albeit the Omen has a slight edge in speaker quality and overall build.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Eluktronics RP-15 likely has a high-resolution display with good brightness and panel quality, which makes it ideal for general use and detailed engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate would result in poorer performance for gaming and 3D tasks. The HP Omen 17 also offers a quality display for everyday tasks and supports a range of colors useful in engineering and design, but like the RP-15, it may not have the high refresh rate gamers need for smooth, fast-paced visuals. In both cases, the engineering and design suitability suggests these laptops have decent coverage of color gamuts, but the emphasis on these specifications means tradeoffs have been made with refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability, though the Eluktronics RP-15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers a balanced choice for general use with adequate CPU and RAM for smooth multitasking, a high-resolution screen with good color coverage, and moderate portability given its weight and size, but with limited battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 delivers a potent CPU for more demanding tasks, plenty of RAM, and a similar quality display with a larger screen size, though its heftier weight and larger dimensions make it less portable and its battery life, while better, still may not support extended use away from a power source.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
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 Eluktronics RP-15 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Eluktronics RP-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
7.2
7.4
The HP Omen 17 and Eluktronics RP-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 Eluktronics RP-15 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Eluktronics RP-15 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.67" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | 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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Eluktronics RP-15
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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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