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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Envy 17 and the HP Omen 16 involves considering your priorities. The HP Envy 17 is often less expensive, suitable for everyday tasks, and it comes equipped with an integrated graphics card that can handle casual photo or video editing. It has a larger screen but is bulkier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 is more expensive but is optimized for gaming and demanding tasks, thanks to its powerful dedicated graphics card. It also features a high-refresh-rate display, beneficial for gaming, and generally offers better performance. However, expect the Omen 16 to be heavier and likely to have a shorter battery life due to its higher-performing components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the HP Envy 17, which has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a lower refresh rate. While both laptops have similar CPUs and screen quality, these significant differences in GPU and refresh rate are key factors that make the Omen 16 a superior option for demanding visual applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the integrated graphics on the HP Envy 17; additionally, the Omen's CPU is a more powerful version which translates to enhanced overall performance for computationally intensive applications. However, the Envy 17 might offer slightly better portability due to its lighter weight and boasts a larger screen, which could be beneficial for multitasking and detail-oriented design work, at the expense of lower graphics performance and computing power compared to the Omen 16.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 and HP Omen 16 both offer high resolution and brightness, essential for clarity and visibility in general use, along with panel types that provide wide viewing angles and vivid colors. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops cover a wide color spectrum, promising accuracy in color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screen’s refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, and both models don't prioritize high refresh rates, resulting in less smooth motion rendering during fast-paced activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17, with its large 17.3-inch screen, is good for general use due to its quality IPS display and sufficient RAM, making it suitable for multitasking, while its larger size affects portability and battery life. The HP Omen 16, despite being slightly more portable and having a better battery, is also ideal for general use as it has similar RAM and a high-quality IPS display, with added gaming capabilities from its high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and HP Envy 17 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.1in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to have good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The HP Omen 16 and HP Envy 17 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 HP Envy 17 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy 17 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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HP Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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 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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