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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, consider that the HP Omen 16 usually comes at a lower price with solid performance suitable for general use and gaming, but if you require higher resolution and better graphic details for tasks like 3D design or professional gaming, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while generally more costly, may be worth the extra investment for its superior display and graphics capability. Both laptops are somewhat heavy and not the most portable, so if weight is a critical factor, you might want to look into lighter options. If you prefer a longer battery life, note that gaming laptops typically have a shorter battery life when running demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.0
16.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, such as browsing or watching videos, both HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 have high-resolution displays with strong brightness and clarity, but the Lenovo stands out with slightly superior visual fidelity. For engineering and design tasks, where accurate color representation matters, both laptops deliver broad color gamuts ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors, yet Lenovo edges ahead with a screen that better covers professional color spaces. For gaming and 3D applications, despite having acceptable resolutions and panel types, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can hinder the gaming experience where fluid motion is key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,100
$1,320
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,320.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16, equipped with a powerful Intel processor, ample RAM, a high screen refresh rate, and substantial battery capacity, makes for a solid general-use laptop with good portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers a larger storage capacity, high-resolution display, and an AMD processor that is also suited for general use, but trade-offs include a slightly heavier build and lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both equipped with high-performance CPUs and GPUs, substantial RAM, and high-quality screens, which are crucial for tasks in engineering and design where fast processing, multitasking, and clear visuals are necessary. The Omen 16 provides a solid balance with a slightly brighter screen, while the Legion Pro 5 stands out with a higher screen resolution and better GPU, offering sharper images and more detailed graphics work, but both may be less ideal for on-the-go use due to their weight and size.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Omen 16 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
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
Fair
16.1in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,320 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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 Legion Pro 5
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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