When choosing between the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, consider the following: The HP Omen 16 is generally less expensive and offers stronger graphics performance, making it well-suited for gaming and graphically demanding tasks. It also has a larger screen and a higher capacity battery, which may translate to longer usage between charges, but this also contributes to its heavier weight, reducing portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, offers a higher-resolution screen with a different aspect ratio, better suited for productivity tasks and multitasking. It is lighter in weight, enhancing portability but has a smaller battery capacity which could mean more frequent charging depending on usage. Both laptops have similar processing power and memory, making them capable performers for general use and engineering applications. If budget and gaming are priorities, the HP Omen 16 may be your preferred choice, whereas if portability and a sharper display matter more, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i might be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 5i is good.
The HP Omen 16 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, offering smoother visuals and better performance. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while also suitable for gaming and 3D, has a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 120Hz, which may mean less fluidity in fast-paced gaming scenarios but still provides a quality experience.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
16.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Omen 16 offers sufficient screen quality with adequate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides a sharper and brighter display that enhances the user experience. In engineering and design, both laptops deliver good color accuracy crucial for precision work, but neither reaches the high end of color gamuts favored by professionals. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the screen quality of both models is hindered by lower refresh rates, which can affect smooth visuals and overall performance in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.1in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$860
$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 Pro 5i costs $860.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 is praised for having a very good keyboard, ample battery life for typical use, and a high-quality screen, making it a versatile device for various general tasks, though it's slightly heavier. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also offers a good balance between performance and usability with its very good keyboard and screen, while being more portable due to its lighter weight.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU combination, ample RAM, and high screen refresh rate which benefits visually intensive tasks, although it has less portability and higher operating noise. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also stands strong in this domain with a sharper and more color-accurate display, adding value to design work, and it's lighter, making it easier to carry around despite slightly less raw graphics performance.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and HP Omen 16 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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"."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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