HP Omen 15
HP Omen 15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.9/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.9/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.6/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.8/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.0/10
BATTERY: Very Good—8.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 15.6"
Evaluation
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor
- High-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU
- Solid build quality
- Excellent heat management
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
Cons
- Average battery life
- No touchscreen
- Limited display outputs
- Moderate screen resolution
Ratings by Category
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use:4.4
The HP Omen 15 has a capable main processor and ample RAM for smooth multitasking and general use, and its IPS screen delivers good color coverage and sharp visuals. It also offers a balance of solid battery life and decent portability, making it a suitable choice for everyday tasks and some on-the-go usage.
Engineering & Design:4.4
The HP Omen 15 is highly suitable for engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU which provide significant computational and graphical performance necessary for demanding applications in these fields. Its high-quality IPS display, although not the highest resolution, combined with solid color coverage, ensure clarity and color accuracy that professionals require for detailed work.
Battery Life:4.4
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Gaming & AI:4.3
The HP Omen 15 is ideal for gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which is crucial for high-fidelity graphics and smooth performance. Additionally, its screen offers a high refresh rate of 144Hz, enhancing the visual fluidity and responsiveness essential in gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation:4.3
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.2
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Build Quality:4.1
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Portability:4.0
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,053 | ||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | ||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | ||
Width | 14.09" | ||
Depth | 9.44" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 10 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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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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