When choosing between the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", consider your primary needs. The HP Omen 16, being more expensive, typically offers more robust performance suitable for heavy tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software. However, it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life, which affects portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and may suffice for general use like browsing, office applications, and media consumption with longer battery life, making it more portable but less suited for performance-intensive tasks. 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 overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is better for engineering and design because it offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, a dedicated Nvidia GPU, and higher RAM which drives robust performance, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1's AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated graphics and lower RAM may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly. Additionally, the HP's superior screen quality extends to higher brightness and color space coverage, enhancing visual work, although it is heavier and less portable compared to the lighter Lenovo, which could be a drawback for users needing mobility.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
6.4/10
16.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 16 delivers a sharp and bright display that is adequate for everyday tasks and detailed enough for engineering and design work, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", with a fair display, manages everyday tasks and accommodates engineering and design to an extent, although its color accuracy may not satisfy professional standards, and its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for fast-paced 3D applications. Consequently, the HP Omen 16 excels in general and professional use, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad's moderate performance might be sufficient for casual and budget-conscious users who don't prioritize gaming or fast motion.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.1in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.0/10
The HP Omen 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 is favored for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 offers better portability and longer battery life with a satisfactory CPU and RAM for most tasks, but falls short in screen color quality and refresh rate, which may affect multimedia experiences.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen 16 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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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