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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 15 is a more portable and slightly less expensive option with solid performance for general use and gaming. However, the HP Omen 17, while heavier and less friendly for on-the-go use, offers a larger, higher resolution display and superior performance, especially for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The HP Omen 17 also has a slight edge in battery capacity, which may translate to longer usage times between charges, important for those who prioritize less frequent charging over portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
9.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 offers good gaming and 3D capabilities with a solid GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it suitable for smooth gameplay; however, the HP Omen 17 stands out with a more powerful GPU and even higher screen refresh rate, plus a better screen resolution, enhancing visuals and performance further for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 is regarded as good for engineering and design largely due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which can handle demanding applications, while its 15.6-inch IPS display offers decent screen quality, size, and portability. Conversely, the HP Omen 17 is considered very good for these tasks because it boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, paired with a larger, higher-resolution 17.3-inch IPS display, which provides better visual clarity and color accuracy, at the expense of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the HP Omen 15's screen offers a balance of resolution and brightness that makes it comfortable for everyday tasks, while the HP Omen 17 enhances those features, providing an even clearer and more vibrant display. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have suitable color accuracy for professional work, but the larger size of the HP Omen 17 may offer a slight edge in detailed visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios where higher refresh rates are critical.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$993
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and HP Omen 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15, with strong CPU and RAM specifications, is well-suited for general use, offering greater portability and longer battery life which are essential for productivity on the go, whereas the HP Omen 17 has a larger, higher quality screen and an even more powerful CPU, making it a better fit for those prioritizing screen real estate and processing power over portability and battery life, but still delivering the performance needed for everyday tasks. Both laptops have quality keyboards and adequate storage, with the Omen 17 slightly edging out in speaker quality and managing operating noise and heat better, attributes that contribute to a more pleasant user experience.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 HP Omen 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
7.6
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and HP Omen 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 HP Omen 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 HP Omen 15 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 15 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$993 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP Omen 15
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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."
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 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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