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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16 offers a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics suitable for high-end gaming or engineering software; however, it's heavier and has a larger screen, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is more affordable, more portable with a lighter and more compact design, and its AMD processor with integrated graphics provides enough power for general use and moderate productivity tasks. It doesn't perform as well in demanding games or intensive 3D tasks. Its battery is smaller, potentially resulting in shorter usage times between charges. Consider your needs: if gaming and high-performance tasks are priorities and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, the HP Omen may suit you better; if you prefer a more budget-friendly, portable laptop for everyday tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is a good choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.3
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, along with a large, high-refresh-rate screen, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a high-resolution touchscreen with excellent portability and keyboard quality, balancing performance with features desirable for on-the-go professionals.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.0
16.1in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant, crisp display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, both the HP Omen 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 will satisfy with their high resolution and bright panels. For engineering and design work, both laptops offer displays with wide color coverage, essential for accurate color representation in detailed projects. However, for gaming or working with 3D applications, you may find them lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals compared to models designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
16.1in
SIZE
13.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$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 ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 provides robust performance with its powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, making it a strong choice for general use that occasionally leans towards more demanding tasks, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, which offers great screen quality, portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity with sufficient performance for everyday tasks. Both laptops come with ample RAM and high-quality keyboards, but the Lenovo edges out in battery longevity and portability, while the HP Omen 16 compensates with a higher power CPU and GPU for better handling of intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 2.78 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 11.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 51.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 13.3" | |
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 | 379 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Z13
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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