The HP Omen 15 is more expensive but offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also has a larger screen and more storage, but it's heavier and might drain its battery quicker than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and more portable, with a smaller screen, making it suitable for general use and more straightforward computing tasks. If top performance is a must and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, the HP Omen 15 would be a better choice. However, if you prefer something more affordable, lighter, and primarily need a laptop for everyday tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 could serve you well. 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 overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is rated higher for general use because it has a more powerful CPU and graphics card, more RAM for better multitasking, and a slightly better screen for visuals, but it is heavier, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 which has a respectable battery life and superior heat management, yet lesser computing power and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is superior for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and faster screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which provides smoother visuals and is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has an integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU, which is less capable for intensive graphic tasks, and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-performance gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
6.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15's higher-performance CPU and GPU, along with more RAM and storage, make it better suited for demanding engineering and design work compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics. Although the IdeaPad 3 is more portable with a higher portability score, the Omen 15 offers better screen quality and is more capable of handling intensive tasks, despite having greater weight and a slightly lower battery life.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you value a vibrant, clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, the HP Omen 15 has a superior screen quality with better resolution and brightness than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the HP Omen 15 again stands out with a wider color gamut, ensuring more precise hues and contrasts. However, gaming and 3D applications benefit from high refresh rates to ensure smooth motion, which is where the HP Omen 15 falls short, potentially leading to less fluid visuals compared to laptops with screens designed for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
6.5/10
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$490
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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 low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen 15 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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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