If you prioritize gaming or need a laptop with stronger graphics capabilities, the HP Omen 15 is a better choice due to its powerful GPU. However, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. Alternatively, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a better screen with higher resolution and touchscreen functionality, making it more suitable for general use and creative tasks. It is lighter and has longer battery life, enhancing its portability, but isn't as suited for intensive 3D tasks or gaming. The Lenovo is also generally more affordable compared to the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which enables smoother visuals during fast-paced action. In comparison, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has an Intel Iris Xe graphics, which is less powerful for these tasks, and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, meaning it may not handle rapid movements as smoothly.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them visually appealing and readable in various lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their color accuracy and range, as both laptops cover a wide spectrum of color gamuts, allowing for precise color work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the screens lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes or while manipulating complex 3D models.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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.
Cost
$993
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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