The HP Omen 15 offers higher performance suited for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering, with greater storage and better graphics capabilities. However, it's more expensive and heavier, leading to a lower portability score. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is more affordable and lighter, making it better for general use and portability, but it lacks the higher specifications of the Omen, having less storage and being less suited for demanding tasks due to its lower performance hardware. Choose the Omen if performance is key, or the IdeaPad for everyday use and easier mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is well-suited for general use due to its strong CPU, substantial RAM, high-quality screen, albeit with average battery life and portability; while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger screen and excellent portability with decent performance from its CPU and RAM, but the tradeoff comes with a shorter battery life and reduced storage capacity compared to the Omen.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.1/10
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 17" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high 144Hz screen refresh rate, enabling smoother gameplay and better 3D performance, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" uses the integrated Vega 7 graphics in the AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, providing fair performance for less demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
6.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 versus the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" with a Ryzen 5, more RAM at 16GB against 8GB, and a superior GPU with RTX 3070 compared to the integrated Vega 7 graphics. Additionally, the Omen's screen quality is higher, aiding in more detailed designs, though it's less portable and might be noisier under load than the lighter and quieter IdeaPad, which may compromise keyboard and speaker quality.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" have adequate resolution and brightness which makes them suitable for day-to-day tasks like web browsing and video streaming, ensuring a pleasurable general use experience. For engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation, these laptops offer decent coverage of color gamuts, aiding in precise visual work. However, their lower refresh rates may not provide as smooth an experience for gaming and 3D applications, where fast and fluid motion is key to performance and immersion.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$784
$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 17" costs $784.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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