If top-notch performance for 3D work, machine learning, or gaming is your primary concern, and you're willing to pay more for it, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro with its higher-end graphics and processor might be the best fit. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 is more affordable and still delivers decent performance that can handle general use and some gaming, but its capabilities are not as high-end as the Lenovo's. The Lenovo also has a sharper, more color-accurate display, which could be beneficial for creative work. However, the HP is lighter and has a longer battery life, which makes it more suitable for portability. Choose the HP Omen 15 if cost and mobility are crucial, or the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro for peak performance and a better display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro excels in general use over the HP Omen 15 largely due to its higher RAM for more efficient multitasking, more powerful CPU for faster processing, and superior screen quality providing a sharper and more vivid display. However, while offering greater performance, the Legion 7i Pro is also less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP Omen 15, which may be a consideration for users who prioritize mobility and longer use on a single charge.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i provides superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more advanced GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, and higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz compared to the HP Omen 15, which is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Additionally, while both have high-quality IPS displays, the Legion Pro 7i has a higher screen resolution and pixel density, contributing to its better score in screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
9.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i stands out for engineering and design due to its superior Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a more powerful RTX 4080 GPU compared to the HP Omen 15's Ryzen 7 and RTX 3070, coupled with a higher resolution and brighter screen that offers better color accuracy. While both are suitable for demanding tasks, the Legion Pro 7i's advanced specs translate to better performance for intensive engineering software, although it is slightly heavier and less portable than the Omen 15.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
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
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Omen 15 offers a balance with its resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and engineering, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications which demand smoother visuals. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in providing sharp images and accurate colors due to its high resolution and color gamut coverage, making it excellent for both general use and professional design work, yet like the Omen, its lower refresh rate underperforms for gaming where fast-paced action requires quicker screen updates. Both laptops compromise on gaming capabilities in favor of features that benefit general use and engineering/design professions.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$1,860
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,860.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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