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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16, consider the following: the Omen 15, while more expensive, offers a more powerful graphics chip which is better suited for gaming or intensive graphical tasks. On the other hand, the Slim 7 has a higher screen resolution which makes for crisper images and text, and although it has a less powerful graphics chip, it is still capable of handling most tasks quite well. The Omen is heavier, making it less portable than the Slim 7, which is lighter and thus easier to carry around. If battery life is important, the Slim 7 has better battery longevity than the Omen 15. If you prioritize gaming or graphic-intensive work and don't mind the higher price and less portability, the Omen 15 could serve you better. However, if you prefer a balance between performance and portability, and want to save some money, the Slim 7 could be the more suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications because it includes a more powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which directly impacts graphical performance. Despite the Lenovo having a slightly higher screen refresh rate, the HP's superior GPU is a deciding factor for intensive gaming and 3D tasks, making it the better choice for these specific use cases.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Omen 15 provides a balance of resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for activities like browsing and watching videos, while the Lenovo Slim 7 has a more vivid display with crisp visuals due to its higher resolution and brightness. In engineering and design, both the HP Omen and Lenovo Slim 7 offer wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation, yet the Lenovo Slim 7's display might edge out with slightly richer colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial, both laptops fall short, limiting the smoothness and responsiveness necessary for an optimal experience.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$993
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 15, with its more powerful GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require intensive graphics processing, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a higher screen resolution and aspect ratio for more screen real estate, which benefits detailed design work. However, the Omen's greater weight affects portability compared to the lighter Slim 7, and both offer quality keyboards, with the Slim 7 also providing a superior webcam and speaker quality for better multimedia experiences.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 15 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$993 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.42 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.44" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70.9 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Omen 15
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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."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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