Considering your situation, if you are looking for a system that excels in gaming or resource-intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, the HP Omen 16 with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card will serve you better, but it comes at a higher cost and is heavier, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, if you prefer a laptop that is more affordable, lighter, and better suited for everyday use, web browsing, and lighter workloads, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" would be a sensible choice, even though it has less powerful hardware and may not handle demanding applications as well as the HP Omen 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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
Good portability
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 3 17" 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
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The HP Omen 16's stronger processor, larger memory, and high-quality dedicated GPU make it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with a less powerful processor, half the memory, and an integrated GPU is fair, handling basic tasks but may struggle with intense workloads. Although the HP Omen 16 offers superior screen quality and performance, it is heavier and may be less portable than the lighter Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which nonetheless has a larger screen for more workspace but at the cost of lower overall performance.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
6.7/10
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" provide high resolution and brightness, offering a clear and vibrant display suitable for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color coverage, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less smooth visuals which are key for fast-paced and immersive experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The HP Omen 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
$784
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 offers robust performance with a high-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a high-refresh-rate screen, making it suitable for demanding tasks but at the cost of battery life and heft; whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" prioritizes a larger screen size and significantly longer battery life in a lighter package, but with less powerful components and a standard screen refresh rate, aimed at routine tasks and better portability.
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
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" to have good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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