The HP Omen 15 is a midrange price. If your priority is high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with its newer processor and more powerful graphics may be the better choice, despite the higher cost. However, for general use and better portability due to its lighter weight, you may prefer the HP Omen 15. It's also critical to consider battery life, where the HP Omen 15 offers longer usability on a single charge, which can be beneficial if you often work on the go. The Lenovo Legion offers a better display with higher resolution and color coverage, which can be especially appealing for creative work or entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 delivers a solid gaming experience with a capable GPU that supports most games, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out with an even more powerful GPU for smoother gameplay and higher screen refresh rate for more fluid visuals. While both have sufficient CPUs and good screen quality, the extra investment in the Legion Pro 5 mainly enhances the richer gaming and 3D applications experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is rated very good for engineering and design use because it features a higher-end CPU and GPU combination for more demanding tasks and a higher resolution display with better color accuracy, which is critical for design work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, where clarity, detail, and the comfort of reading or watching content matter, both the HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offer panels with good resolution and brightness, making either a strong choice. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals need accurate color representation; thus, both laptops have screens that cover a wide color spectrum, ensuring that designs and projects appear true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate is paramount to ensure smooth motion, and unfortunately, neither the Omen 15 nor the Legion Pro 5 excels in this area, which may lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$993
$1,140
$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 Pro 5 costs $1,140.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15 is suited for general use with its solid processor, ample RAM, and 1080p screen, balancing performance and battery life for a good mobile experience, while the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers a more powerful CPU and better screen resolution, which may enhance visuals and productivity tasks but it could also result in a reduced battery life. Both laptops are fairly portable but heavier users may notice reduced battery life from the Lenovo when compared to the HP, especially if engaging in more demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Omen 15 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Pro 5 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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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