The HP Omen 15, being slightly less expensive and coming with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, is well-suited for gaming and general use with good heat management. However, with a lower screen resolution and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, it might not be the best option for professional creative work. Conversely, the ThinkPad P16 has a more vibrant, higher-resolution display which makes it great for engineering and color-critical tasks but it's heavier and has a lower portability score, not to mention a higher price. Choose the Omen if gaming and cost are priorities or the ThinkPad P16 if you're focused on professional applications and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
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.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Omen 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both boast panels with high resolution and brightness, making them excellent for general use where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction, essential for professional creative work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-moving visuals less smooth and responsive compared to screens designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP Omen 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15 offers a solid balance of CPU and RAM for multitasking and general use, with a decent quality screen and battery life that supports typical usage, while remaining relatively lightweight for better portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with a high-resolution screen and top-tier keyboard quality, caters to those who prioritize superior screen and build quality, and can accommodate the tradeoff of less portability due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is notable for its superior engineering and design use due to a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy that aids in detail-oriented tasks, backed by a professional-grade GPU well-suited for engineering software and workloads. In comparison, the HP Omen 15, while also capable with its AMD Ryzen processor and RTX GPU, offers a lower screen resolution and color gamut which may impact the quality of visual work; however, it retains an edge in gaming aesthetics and balance between performance and portability.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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 ThinkPad P16 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's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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