For general use and portability, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with higher RAM, a higher-resolution touchscreen, and a lighter build. Its Mini LED display with superior brightness and color coverage is excellent for creative work. The HP Omen 15 offers a bigger screen and is less expensive, making it better for gaming thanks to its powerful GPU. However, the Lenovo has a longer-lasting battery, better performance for 3D and machine learning due to a newer processor, and is more suitable for engineering tasks. If budget is a concern and gaming is a priority, consider the HP; for a premium experience in professional and creative environments, the Lenovo may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outshines the HP Omen 15 in general use due to its substantially higher screen resolution and color accuracy, larger RAM, and a CPU that's more recent, thus offering smoother multitasking and better visual experience for daily tasks. Despite having a higher quality build, the HP Omen 15 falls short in battery life and is heavier, making the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i more portable for routine use outside of gaming or engineering work.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for engineering and design work due to its higher-resolution Mini LED screen, which enhances visual clarity and color reproduction, and its ample memory and powerful processor combination that can handle demanding applications. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, while having a strong processor and GPU, has a lower screen quality and less memory, which may not be as optimal for high-end engineering tasks requiring detailed graphics and multitasking efficiency.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
9.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outperforms the HP Omen 15 by offering a higher resolution and brightness, making texts sharper and content more vibrant. For engineering and design, the Lenovo's exceptional color accuracy, covering a wide range of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts, ensures that professionals see precise hues and shades. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not be ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion during fast-paced activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and HP Omen 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 and a display with a high refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D rendering. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while also useful for the same tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 and even higher refresh rate display, offers a sharper image quality with its Mini LED screen.
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How the HP Omen 15 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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