The HP 17" Laptop is less expensive and offers good performance for general use with substantial visual workspace, but it's less portable due to its size and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 is more expensive and designed for gaming and high-performance tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, featuring a high-quality graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen. It also offers a longer battery life but is slightly heavier, which could impact portability somewhat. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop with its larger screen, lighter weight, and solid screen quality offers a comfortable viewing experience for general tasks, but with modest battery life and less potent integrated graphics, it might not be the best choice for gaming or intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.6/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is better for gaming and 3D because it includes a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz for smoother visuals, whereas the HP 17" Laptop has an integrated AMD graphics solution and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz which is less suited for fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop with its sizeable screen and competent AMD Ryzen 7 integrated graphics is well-suited for design tasks that benefit from a larger viewing area, though it may not handle very intensive graphical tasks as smoothly as the HP Omen 15, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, ideal for demanding engineering software and design work requiring high graphical performance. However, the HP Omen 15's smaller screen and higher weight slightly reduce portability in comparison to the HP 17" Laptop, and its advanced hardware could lead to more noticeable operating noise during high-performance use.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and HP 17" 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.
Screen Quality
6.6/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP 17" Laptop offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but its panel type may lack the vibrancy of more advanced screens. In engineering and design, the same laptop provides sufficient color accuracy for moderate work, but professionals may find it lacking in coverage of wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. The HP Omen 15, with a higher refresh rate, offers a smoother visual experience for 3D applications and gaming, but may fall short for the highest-end gaming needs where the very fastest refresh rates are key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$995
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the HP Omen 15 costs $995.
The HP Omen 15 and HP 17" Laptop 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 17" Laptop and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
"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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