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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16 is a more powerful option with a high-end processor and dedicated graphics, suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5, while more affordable, offers modest performance that's good for general use and lighter workloads. If high performance for intensive tasks is crucial and you're okay with heavier weight and a higher price, opt for the HP Omen. If you prioritize budget, portability, and battery life for everyday tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad is more appropriate. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, but expect a significant difference in weight and gaming or high-performance capabilities. 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
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.2
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
6.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5 15" is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is superior for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, advanced GPU, and high-quality screen which are vital for running intensive applications and viewing detailed designs, even though it's heavier and less portable compared to the IdeaPad. On the other hand, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides decent performance with its CPU and GPU for lighter tasks, its lower RAM and screen color coverage make it less suitable for demanding engineering software and less precise color work.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.5
16.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 16's screen offers high resolution and brightness, along with a robust panel type which makes for vibrant and clear visuals suitable for both everyday tasks and detail-oriented work such as engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate might not meet the needs of gamers or professionals working with 3D applications who seek fluid motion and rapid on-screen responses. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides adequate resolution and brightness for typical daily use and some level of precision for creative work, but its color accuracy and refresh rate may not satisfy those in specialized fields like engineering, design, and gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$771
$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 5 15" costs $771.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a more powerful processor and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", making it better suited for demanding tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the IdeaPad 5 offers a longer battery life and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, yet it sacrifices screen color quality and is less equipped for high-intensity tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5 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
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Omen 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 IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $771 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"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"."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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