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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Omen 16 and the Razer Blade 17, consider that the Omen 16 is less expensive and offers a smaller, more portable form factor with a midrange price, decent performance for general use and gaming, and good battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, while more expensive, provides a larger, sharper display, superior performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, and a premium build quality. However, it is heavier and may have shorter battery life due to the more powerful components. So, if you're on a budget and need a machine for everyday tasks with some gaming capabilities, the Omen 16 might be the better choice, whereas if you require top-tier performance for demanding applications and can handle a higher price, the Blade 17 is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is deemed very good for general use because it combines a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, higher screen resolution, and superior keyboard quality compared to the HP Omen 16, although it is slightly less portable and offers a bit less battery life. However, the HP Omen 16 is still a well-regarded choice with respectable screen quality and better portability due to its lower weight and slightly longer battery life, despite having a less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the Razer Blade 17.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 16's appeal for gaming and 3D is bolstered by a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it very good for fast-paced visuals and modern games, while the Razer Blade 17's excellence in the same fields comes not just from an even more advanced GPU but also a greater screen refresh rate, coupled with a high-resolution display for exceptionally clear and fluid images.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 16 is very good.
The HP Omen 16 offers a suitable engineering and design experience with its high-quality Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM and GPU, and a decent screen; however, the Razer Blade 17 pulls ahead with a more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, a higher-end GPU, and a superior display resolution, making it excellent for more demanding engineering tasks and design work. While both are moderately portable with reasonable keyboard quality, the Razer Blade's portability and speaker quality are somewhat better, though at the expense of slightly more operating noise.
Content Creation
7.8
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is 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.
Software Development
7.6
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.6
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Omen 16, with its high resolution and brightness, is well-suited for general tasks and engineering uses, offering clear visuals and wide color gamut, essential for detail-oriented work. The Razer Blade 17 delivers a similar experience for general and engineering tasks with excellent color reproduction and high resolution, ensuring precision in design work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, making them less optimal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are key.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Omen 16 has a price of $1,100 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.1in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and HP Omen 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Omen 16 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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"."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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