The HP Omen 16 offers a powerful processor and graphics card, suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning applications. The Omen is more expensive and has better performance but is less portable due to its larger size and weight, while the IdeaPad is more budget-friendly, lighter, and easier to carry around but won't handle demanding software as effectively. Choose the Omen if performance is a priority and you're okay with the higher cost and less portability, or the IdeaPad for casual use and better affordability. 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
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is better for general use due to its robust CPU, abundant RAM, and quality IPS screen, while also providing a strong GPU for non-gaming tasks; however, it's heavier and has less battery life than some may prefer for portability. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a more economical CPU and less RAM, which, along with its lower-quality TN screen, makes it fair for basic activities rather than intensive tasks, although it is lighter and could be considered more portable.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.8/10
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
9.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen that supports a high refresh rate of 165Hz, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" comes with a much less powerful Intel UHD Xe G4 integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less suitable for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Omen 16 is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful i7 processor, large amount of RAM, advanced RTX GPU, and quality IPS display, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" falls short with a lower-tier i3 processor, less RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a lower resolution TN screen. Despite the Lenovo's greater portability and quieter operation, it's constrained by inferior processing power and screen quality, deeming it less suitable for demanding tasks that are typical in engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Omen 16 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
6.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 3 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
5.2/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a quality display for activities like browsing and watching videos, the HP Omen 16's superior resolution and brightness make it a better choice over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15". For tasks in engineering and design that require color accuracy, the HP Omen 16's wider color gamuts will provide more precise color representation, which is a drawback for the IdeaPad 3. However, for gaming and 3D work, the HP Omen's lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other laptops specifically geared toward these activities.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.1in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
6.5/10
The HP Omen 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"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 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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