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The HP Omen 15, being somewhat more expensive, offers a powerful AMD Ryzen processor with a high-end Nvidia graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It also has a larger 15.6-inch screen with a high-refresh-rate for smoother visuals in gaming and fast-motion scenarios but has a heavier build which affects portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i comes at a somewhat lower price, with an Intel processor and integrated graphics, suitable for general use and casual creative tasks. The IdeaPad is lighter and more portable with a smaller 14-inch screen, has a slightly longer battery life, and is considered more suitable if portability and battery life are top priorities. Both have similar RAM and excellent build quality, but the HP has double the storage of the Lenovo. If high performance for gaming or engineering is your goal, the HP Omen 15 would be the better choice; but if you prefer something more portable for everyday tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 7i is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which provide smoother and more immersive visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard 60 Hz refresh rate, offers competent but less impressive performance for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is strong in engineering and design tasks because it utilizes a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful dedicated GPU, factors critical for demanding applications, while also having a quality screen to visibly render work with clarity. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, although offering good CPU and RAM, integrates less powerful graphics, making it better suited for less graphically intensive engineering tasks, but it is significantly more portable with a higher portability score, which may benefit users who prioritize mobility.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i both offer panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for a variety of general tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops have decent color coverage that can handle the nuanced shades required by professionals, but they aren't top-tier in terms of the widest color gamuts. Despite their quality displays, neither laptop provides the high refresh rates desired for the smooth visuals essential in gaming and 3D applications, where fast on-screen action is common.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Cost
$900
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $900 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"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."
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Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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