The HP Omen 15 is better for gaming, 3D rendering, and more intensive engineering tasks due to its higher-end GPU and better overall performance. It also has more storage and RAM, but is heavier and pricier, which could affect portability and budget considerations. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, on the other hand, offers touch screen capabilities, is lighter, and has longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and easy to carry around. It comes at a lower price but offers less power for demanding tasks. Choose the HP Omen 15 for performance-heavy activities or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for everyday tasks and portability. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is well-suited for general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher-quality display for better image and video clarity than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which, however, is lighter and more portable with a higher portability score. While both have similar battery life, the Omen 15 is preferred for demanding tasks due to its superior hardware, and the IdeaPad Slim 3 might appeal to those seeking a more lightweight and quieter experience with better heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.9/10
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 Slim 3 is poor.
The HP Omen 15 is preferred for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which provide a smoother and more immersive experience. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with its integrated AMD Ryzen 3 7330U Vega 6 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers a more basic visual experience suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
6.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, has double the RAM, and superior screen quality which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has lower-end components and a screen less suited for such intensive work, though it is lighter and thus more portable. Additionally, the HP Omen 15 supports hardware features like ray tracing beneficial for certain graphics applications, unlike the Lenovo, which lacks these advanced capabilities.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Omen 15 shines due to a higher resolution and brighter display, making text sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers adequate clarity but might not be as vivid. The Omen 15 has a wider color gamut, essential for precision in engineering and design, providing more accurate color representation than the IdeaPad Slim 3, which has a fair color range but falls short for professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's limitations in refresh rate are shared by the HP Omen 15, and neither would satisfy gamers or 3D designers seeking fluid motion and rapid screen updates.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better 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 Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$400
$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 Slim 3 costs $400.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 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 Slim 3 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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen 15 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
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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