The HP Omen 16 is more expensive but offers high performance appropriate for gaming and intensive engineering tasks with a powerful processor and graphics card. If high-end gaming or demanding software work is a priority, and you're okay with a heavier and bulkier system, consider the HP Omen 16. If you prefer a laptop that's more affordable, lighter, and offers the flexibility of a tablet, go for the Lenovo Flex 5 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, essential for smooth graphics and fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers fair gaming performance, owing to its less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is fine for casual gaming but lacks the fluidity needed for intensive gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The HP Omen 16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-performance CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and ample RAM, which are critical for intensive tasks, although at the expense of being heavier and having shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.3/10
16.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both offer panels with decent resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, these laptops have good color accuracy, which is essential for precise work, although professionals may seek even higher color gamut coverage. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of motion and responsiveness during fast-paced activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.1in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $700.
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16, with its high-performance processor and dedicated graphics, is strong for more demanding tasks, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 caters to those looking for a convertible laptop with a high-resolution touchscreen, lighter weight, and longer battery life for on-the-go productivity and entertainment. Both share quality screens and ample RAM for multitasking, but the HP excels in gaming and resource-intensive workloads, and the Lenovo offers portability and the flexibility of tablet use, making them both suitable but distinct choices for general users with different priorities.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 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
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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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