The HP Omen 15 tends to be more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, and it's heavier, making it less portable. It has a larger storage capacity, a more powerful GPU, and marginally better battery life, which make it well-suited for intensive gaming and demanding engineering applications. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is lighter and has a higher resolution display with better color fidelity, though it has half the storage capacity and a less powerful GPU. This model could be excellent for general use and some professional tasks while offering a more comfortable carrying experience and a sharper screen for daily activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize general tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a sharper and brighter display, enhancing your day-to-day experience. For engineering and design work, both laptops have screens capable of displaying a wide range of colors, but the Lenovo has a slight edge with more vibrant colors that benefit precise color work. However, if gaming or 3D applications are your focus, neither laptop is ideal due to lower refresh rates which can result in less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
$800
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15 offers robust performance with ample storage and a high-quality screen, making it great for a variety of general tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life which might limit its portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also has strong performance credentials and superior screen resolution, contributing to an excellent visual experience, and it's lighter with a bigger screen, but with its higher quality features, it offers less battery life compared to other general-use laptops.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is considered very good for engineering and design use because it offers a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy and a more powerful CPU than the HP Omen 15, which, while still good for these tasks, has a lower resolution and less color-accurate display. Additionally, the IdeaPad Pro 5i is lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability, but both laptops have similar RAM and GPU which are crucial for these applications.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and HP Omen 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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