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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop mainly for gaming or graphics-heavy tasks, the HP Omen 16 would be a better pick due to its powerful graphics capabilities and high-performance components, albeit with a potentially shorter battery life and heavier build that's less convenient to carry around. On the other hand, if your priority is a durable laptop with robust build quality, good keyboard, and longer battery life for business or general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 would be more suitable, even if it may not handle intensive gaming or engineering software as well as the Omen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The HP Omen 16, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in demanding tasks and gaming, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, which offers a balance of performance, excellent screen quality, and long-lasting battery life, making it highly suitable for general use and business tasks that require mobility. While both laptops have good storage and keyboards, the ThinkPad is often preferred for its quieter operation and better heat management, important for prolonged work sessions.
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16, with its high-quality GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, delivering smoother visuals and better performance in these demanding tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Omen's gaming-centric hardware, making it only adequate for less intensive gaming and 3D work.
Software Development
7.6
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
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
6.9
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offer high-resolution screens with good brightness and panel technology, providing a sharp and clear display for everyday tasks and detailed viewing needed in engineering and design work. They cover a broad color spectrum, ensuring that professionals who require accurate color representation for projects have the necessary color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.1in
SIZE
14.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 16 offers a more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU configuration which is crucial for intensive engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen for detailed visuals, but it tends to be heavier and noisier, which may be a drawback for portability and work environments that require quiet. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides a balance with sufficient performance for engineering, a quality screen, and better portability with a renowned keyboard, making it a suitable option for professionals who value mobility and typing comfort alongside computing capabilities.
Content Creation
7.8
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
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.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 ThinkPad T14
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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