The HP Omen 16 is the better choice for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning due to its high-performance graphics card and processor. However, it's heavier and draws more power, which may limit portability and reduce battery life. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 is more affordable and lighter, making it ideal for general use and easy to carry around, though its lower-tier processor and integrated graphics are less suitable for demanding software or games. Your decision should weigh the importance of performance for advanced tasks against the benefits of mobility and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 16, with a robust CPU and a high-quality screen with better brightness and color coverage, is suited for more demanding general use and moderate gaming. However, the Omen 16's battery life and portability are weaker compared to the Pavilion 15, which may be a tradeoff for those who need to use their laptop on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better graphics performance compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which has an Intel UHD Xe G4 integrated graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60, leading to less fluid gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a powerful CPU, high-end GPU, and a quality IPS screen, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intensive graphics processing and accurate color representation. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 has a basic CPU and integrated graphics, and a lower quality TN screen, which makes it only fair for engineering and design since it may struggle with performance and display precision that such tasks often demand.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen 16 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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
7.6/10
5.3/10
16.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Omen 16 offers a higher resolution and brightness, providing sharper images and better visibility in various lighting, while the Pavilion 15's lower resolution and brightness may result in a less crisp and dimmer display. In engineering and design, color accuracy is critical; the Omen 16 covers a wider range of colors, essential for precision work, whereas the Pavilion 15's limited color range could lead to less accurate color representation. For 3D and gaming, the HP Omen 16's higher refresh rate allows for smoother motion and a better experience, while the Pavilion 15's lower refresh rate may cause motion blur and reduce the overall gaming and 3D quality.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
Fair
Good
16.1in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.2/10
The HP Omen 16 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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.
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