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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 is on the more expensive side and excels in performance, best suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It has a larger screen with higher resolution but is less portable given its weight. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is significantly less expensive, more portable due to its lighter weight, and sufficient for general use and everyday tasks. However, it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, making it not as suitable for demanding software applications or gaming. 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
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
6.2
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 Slim 7i is only fair.
The HP Omen 17's top-tier GPU (Nvidia RTX 4080) and high screen refresh rate (165) make it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i's built-in GPU (Iris Xe) and lower refresh rate (60) render it only adequate for these purposes.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The HP Omen 17 is more suited for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful GPU and processor combination for heavy computations and graphics work, accompanied by a larger, higher resolution screen which can aid in detail-oriented tasks. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while still capable for engineering tasks with its solid CPU and integrated graphics, offers greater portability and quieter operation, making it a good choice if mobility and a less intrusive working environment are prioritized over top-end performance.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP Omen 17 offers a high-resolution display with ample brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and detail-oriented engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can hamper fast-paced gaming visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i also provides crisp and bright visuals suitable for general productivity and accurate color representation for professionals in engineering and design. However, like the Omen, it falls short for hardcore gaming or 3D rendering due to its less suitable refresh rate for those high-motion environments.
Battery
3.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,099
$899
$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 Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17 offers robust performance for general use with its high-end CPU and ample RAM, making it suitable for demanding tasks, while its large, high-quality screen enhances viewing experiences but compromises portability and battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i provides a balanced package for general use with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and a good screen, along with better portability due to its smaller size and longer battery life, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Omen.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.7
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and HP Omen 17 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 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
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 | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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 17
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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 Slim 7i
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Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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