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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17, being more expensive, offers significantly better performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications, largely thanks to its powerful processor and GPU. It's more suited for intensive gaming and tasks that require high graphical power. However, it’s heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is less expensive and has longer battery life, which could make it more suitable for general use and better for carrying around. It is lighter but offers lower performance, particularly in tasks that involve graphics or computation-intensive work, and fewer premium features compared to the HP Omen 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior CPU and GPU performance, more RAM, and a higher-resolution screen which benefits image quality and detail for power users, at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which is lighter with a longer battery life, making it a more portable choice for everyday tasks even though it has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower-resolution screen. Additionally, the Omen 17's higher screen refresh rate and better heat management are advantageous for gaming and intensive tasks, while the IdeaPad 3 excels in operating noise, being quieter, which could enhance user comfort during use.
Gaming and AI
9.0
6.1
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen which provides smooth visuals, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" boasts less powerful integrated AMD graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less suited for intensive tasks like gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.8
6.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution screen, making it more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's modest hardware and lower screen quality make it only fair for such tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the HP Omen 17 offers a vivid display with high resolution and brightness, which is appealing for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming, just like the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which also provides a clear and bright viewing experience. For engineering and design purposes, however, color accuracy and a wide color gamut are crucial, and here, both laptops deliver good performance, although they might not cover the professional color spaces extensively. Despite this, neither laptop is optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to their limited refresh rates, which can't provide the smooth visuals required for high-frame-rate gaming, though their resolutions and panel types may be adequate for less demanding gaming scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The HP Omen 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,099
$784
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $2,099 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.7
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
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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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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