When choosing between the HP Omen 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider how you'll use the laptop. The HP Omen is tailored for gaming and demanding tasks with better graphics capabilities, but it may be bulkier and have shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is built for business users with a focus on portability and longer battery life, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Omen. If you prioritize gaming or graphic-intensive applications, the Omen is more suitable, while the ThinkPad is better for general business use and on-the-go productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
While both the HP Omen 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 come equipped with solid CPUs and RAM, the ThinkPad's superior screen quality, longer battery life, and greater portability make it stand out for general use. However, the HP Omen, with its gaming-oriented hardware, might handle heavier tasks and multitasking more efficiently but trade off in terms of being bulkier and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 offers a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance; it is designed specifically to handle graphically demanding applications smoothly. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while still capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less optimized for such tasks but may offer other business-oriented features.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, these laptops provide good color accuracy with wide color gamuts, aiding professionals who require true-to-life colors for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness and responsiveness crucial in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The HP Omen 15, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, caters well to engineering tasks and design work that demand high graphical performance and multitasking capabilities, while also offering a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides strong CPU performance and quality RAM, coupled with a durable build and a keyboard designed for comfort, making it a reliable option for engineering professionals who also prioritize portability and typing experience.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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 T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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