HP Omen 17
HP Omen 17
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.7/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.7/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.0/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.0/10
BATTERY: Poor—5.5/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.7/10
SIZE: 17.3"
The HP Omen 17 is a midrange laptop that offers solid performance, thanks to its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, making it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. With a 17.3-inch IPS display providing a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a high refresh rate, it is designed to deliver a smooth visual experience. The device has a substantial storage capacity and a decent amount of RAM, which contributes to its overall strong performance. However, the tradeoffs include a significant weight and a larger physical size, which may affect its portability. It has an array of ports, including Thunderbolt, USB-C, HDMI, and Ethernet, enhancing its connectivity. The backlit keyboard and availability of multiple storage and RAM slots add to its versatility. While it may not be the best option for on-the-go use due to its weight and size, the HP Omen 17 is an excellent choice for users looking for a laptop that can handle demanding applications and provide a high-quality gaming experience. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- High-end Intel i7 processor
- Powerful Nvidia RTX graphics
- Large, high-resolution screen
- High refresh rate for smooth visuals
- Robust build quality
Cons
- Relatively short battery life
- Limited portability due to weight
- Higher-end price point
- Not touchscreen
Ratings by Category
Gaming & AI:4.6
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which enables high-fidelity graphics and smooth gameplay, and its screen's high refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides a very fluid visual experience. Additionally, the combination of the IPS display panel and a screen pixel density of 169.78 ensures good screen quality and color reproduction, further enhancing the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering & Design:4.6
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use:4.4
The HP Omen 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, which are very important for a smooth general use experience; it also has a high-quality screen, contributing to clearer and more vibrant visuals. However, its larger size and weight affect portability, and while it has good battery life for typical usage, it might not be the best for extended use away from power outlets.
Content Creation:4.4
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:4.0
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:3.0
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | ||
Weight | 6.15 lbs | ||
Width | 15.64" | ||
Depth | 10.32" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | ||
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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