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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop is suitable if you seek affordability and portability for general use; it's lighter and offers decent battery life. The HP Omen 15, conversely, is tailored for performance-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, owing to its robust processor and dedicated graphics card, though it is heavier and comes at a higher price. Neither are touchscreen; both feature IPS displays with standard resolution, but the Omen has a higher refresh rate, beneficial for fast-moving visuals. Assessing your priorities between budget, everyday tasks, and high-performance activities is key to your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop for general use because it has a more powerful processor and double the RAM, contributing to better multitasking and faster performance overall. Additionally, the HP Omen 15 offers a higher quality screen and speakers, a sturdier build, and more efficient heat management, albeit with less portability and a slightly lower battery life compared to the HP 14" Laptop.
Gaming and AI
5.8
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP Omen 15 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the HP 14" Laptop which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. While the HP Omen 15 is better equipped for demanding graphics and smoother visuals in fast-paced games, the HP 14" Laptop may not deliver the same level of performance due to its modest hardware specifications.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, twice the RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the HP 14" Laptop's Ryzen 5 and integrated Vega 7 graphics. While the HP Omen 15 also has a higher-quality screen, it is less portable and noisier under load, which may be a tradeoff for its enhanced performance capabilities.
Content Creation
7.0
7.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
7.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP 14" Laptop provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it's not as vibrant or crisp as displays with higher quality panels. For engineering and design, while it has fair screen quality, professionals seeking precise color work may find it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for accurate color representation. The HP Omen 15, with its superior color range, benefits engineers and designers, yet for 3D applications, its lower refresh rate means it won't be as smooth as laptops designed specifically for high-frame-rate gaming.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.2
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$995
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the HP Omen 15 costs $995.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $995 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | 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 | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 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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