Choosing between the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" depends on what you prioritize. The HP Omen 15 is slightly lighter and more portable, with better battery life, making it more suitable for those who need to move around. It also comes with more storage space. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a larger screen if you prefer a bigger display for your tasks or entertainment, but it is heavier and has less battery life, thus less portable. Both laptops have similar performance capabilities for general use, 3D/machine learning applications, and engineering tasks, so consider your need for portability versus screen size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 15 is a solid choice for general use because it offers good CPU and RAM capacity for multitasking, high-quality IPS display for vivid screen quality, and greater portability with decent battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 17", which although has a similar CPU performance, RAM capacity, and is well-suited for general computing tasks with its large screen, it is less portable and offers a shorter battery life, making it more appropriate for stationary use. Both laptops have quality keyboards, speakers, and manage heat well, but the HP Omen 15's higher portability and battery life make it more versatile for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both offer screens with solid resolution and brightness, making them well-suited for general activities like web browsing, office work, and video streaming. For engineering and design tasks, these laptops have displays that cover a broad range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation critical for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$993
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 15, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070, has a stronger GPU than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" which comes with an Nvidia RTX 3060, making the Omen potentially better for gaming and 3D tasks; both laptops have a 144Hz screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, while the Lenovo offers a larger screen but may have a slightly lesser peak brightness compared to the HP Omen 15.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, RTX 3070 graphics card, and quality IPS screen makes it a strong candidate for engineering and design due to its computational and visual performance. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" couples an Intel i7 processor with an RTX 3060 and a larger screen, offering solid performance and better visual space, although it may be less portable due to its larger size.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Legion 5 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 Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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