Choosing between the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" depends largely on your needs. The HP Omen 15 is designed for performance-intensive tasks and gaming, with a high-quality graphics card and a more powerful processor. It also has a higher-quality display but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad is more affordable and offers longer battery life and lightweight design, making it better for general use and portability. However, it has less storage, lower-quality graphics, and a less powerful processor, which makes it unsuitable for gaming or intensive tasks. If you need a laptop for simple day-to-day tasks and value portability over performance, the Lenovo might suit you, but if you require a laptop for high-performance tasks and gaming, the HP Omen 15 is the better option despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is deemed good for general use due to its robust CPU and ample RAM, which enable smooth multitasking and efficient performance, while its high-quality IPS screen and substantial battery life contribute to a better user experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is rated poorly for general use because of its basic CPU, limited RAM, which might struggle with multiple applications, and its inferior TN screen that offers weaker color reproduction and viewing angles, despite its lighter weight and fanless design which could benefit portability and operating noise.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, making it very suitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" uses a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen with a lower refresh rate of 60 times per second, which isn't ideal for those uses.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
5.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
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.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen 15 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 15 boasts a display with high resolution and brightness, favorable for varied tasks and extended use, which is why it is suitable for general use and demanding engineering applications due to accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D work, it falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is critical for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1's inferior screen resolution, brightness, and limited color gamut render it less effective for any of the mentioned tasks, providing a less satisfying visual experience across the board.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$153
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
"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 IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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