The HP Omen 15 offers ample storage and powerful graphics with a higher battery capacity, making it preferable for gaming and long sessions without access to a power outlet. It also showcases good color coverage suitable for photo and video editing tasks. However, it's a bit heavier than the Lenovo LOQ 15, which may impact its portability. The Lenovo, on the other hand, has a newer processor and superior heat management, which would be valuable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. It's also slightly lighter, making it easier to carry around. Both laptops have the same amount of memory and similar build quality, but if battery life and storage are critical for you, the HP might be a better choice, while Lenovo may appeal more for its newer hardware and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both laptops' panels offer clear images and bright displays, making them suitable for tasks like browsing and watching videos. Engineering and design tasks benefit from their wide color gamuts, providing accurate colors for detailed work. However, for 3D and gaming, their lower refresh rates lead to less smooth visuals, which isn't ideal when fast motion clarity is essential.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
$800
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,109.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are good for general use due to their high-quality CPUs and ample RAM, which ensure smooth performance for everyday tasks. While the HP Omen 15 offers more storage and longer battery life, making it suitable for users who need more space and longer unplugged duration, the Lenovo LOQ 15 boasts better portability and keyboard quality, ideal for those who favor mobility and typing comfort.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and HP Omen 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15 with its Ryzen 7 5800H and RTX 3070 may offer solid performance for engineering tasks, but the Lenovo LOQ 15's more recent Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4050 combo usually provide a notable advantage in computing and graphics tasks, important for design software. In regards to screen quality, both have similar IPS panels and resolution, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a higher contrast ratio, meaning more vibrant and distinct visuals, which can be crucial for detailed engineering work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 LOQ 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
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 15 to have good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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