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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Omen 16, being slightly more expensive, offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor with a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it better suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. It also has a larger display and a higher refresh rate, which is great for gaming and high-speed tasks. However, it's heavier and thicker, compromising portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is less expensive with an Intel i7 and integrated graphics, sufficient for general use and capable for moderate creative tasks. Its lighter and more compact form, combined with the convertible 2-in-1 design, enhances portability and versatility for on-the-go use. The OLED screen offers vivid colors and deep blacks, favorable for media consumption. So, if performance in demanding applications and gaming is a priority, consider the HP Omen 16, but if you value portability, versatility, and a great screen for everyday use, the Samsung would be 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
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The HP Omen 16, equipped with a more powerful processor and graphics card, excels in demanding engineering and design applications, though its larger size and build may hinder portability compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which still handles such tasks well with its capable processor and graphics, and offers greater ease of movement due to its lighter and more compact form. Additionally, the HP's screen is adequate for detail-oriented work, but the Samsung's OLED display provides superior color quality and contrast, which benefits design-intensive projects, albeit with lower battery life and less optimal gaming performance than the HP.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.8
16.1in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
338.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 excels with its precise resolution and luminous display, making texts sharp and colors vivid, while the HP Omen 16, despite a commendable display, might not match the Samsung in brightness and clarity. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops offer screens that can reproduce a wide range of colors well, but the Samsung might edge out with slightly superior color accuracy critical for professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the HP Omen 16, while not ideal, likely has a faster refresh rate than the Samsung, offering smoother visuals which are crucial for gaming, though both may fall short compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$800
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
338.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP Omen 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 16 is equipped with a fast main processor and dedicated high-performance graphics, making it suitable for general use and beyond, with a focus on gaming and heavy tasks, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, offers a high-quality, portable, convertible design with an OLED touchscreen and longer battery life, while having enough power for general use, yet it may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently as the HP Omen 16 due to its less powerful integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.4 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.53" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.1" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 338 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 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"."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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