When choosing between the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", consider how you'll use the laptop. The HP Omen 16 is built for performance with a powerful processor, high-end graphics card, and larger memory and storage, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering software. However, it's heavier and bulkier. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is more affordable and portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but it offers lower performance with a basic processor and minimal storage, suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. The Lenovo also has a quieter operation due to its fanless design. Choose the HP Omen 16 for demanding applications and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 for everyday tasks and ease of mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The HP Omen 16's robust CPU and ample RAM allow smooth multitasking and quick operations, while its high-resolution IPS display offers good screen quality, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the IdeaPad. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has less storage and memory, a weaker processor, and a lower-quality TN screen, but it compensates with longer battery life and greater portability, making it less suitable for demanding tasks but potentially more convenient for light, on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
10.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
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
5.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP Omen 16 excels in engineering and design due to its robust CPU (Intel i7), ample RAM (16 GB), high-end GPU (Nvidia RTX 4060), and superior screen quality (IPS panel with a higher resolution), which are all crucial for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen 16 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 16 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering, with color accuracy that benefits professional design, but the lower refresh rate can detract from the smooth visuals demanded by high-end gaming or 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has screen attributes that might not provide the clarity, detail, or vibrancy for any special use, making it less ideal for tasks beyond basic computing. Specifically, in engineering and design, the limited color gamut may not accurately represent work, while in gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate can impair the immersive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very 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 14" 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
$153
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
"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 IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
Get a great deal on the HP Omen 16 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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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