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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the HP Omen 17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, the key differences to focus on are price, performance, and features. The HP Omen 17 tends to be more expensive, but it usually offers better performance due to a more powerful graphics card, which is particularly beneficial for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning applications. However, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while less expensive, still delivers solid performance for general use and gaming, and it has a different aspect ratio on the screen which might appeal to those who prefer more vertical space for productivity tasks. In terms of battery life, both devices are comparable, but with higher performance often comes quicker battery drain during intensive tasks. If portability is a concern, both laptops are on the heavier side, yet the Legion 5 Pro is slightly lighter. Final consideration should be given to the specific features and ports each laptop offers, with personal preference playing a role in the decision related to keyboard layout, port selection, and overall design aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
8.4
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 provide crisp, clear displays thanks to their high resolutions and bright panels, which enhance everyday activities like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. Both laptops suit engineering and design needs well because of their wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation critical in tasks like photo editing and CAD software. However, the limited refresh rate on these screens means they're less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates provide a competitive edge and more immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,099
$1,840
$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 Legion Pro 5 costs $1,840.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17, with its large screen and robust CPU and GPU configuration, excels in power and visual clarity, suited for both general and demanding tasks, though at the cost of lower portability and shorter battery life compared to lighter options. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while also offering similar memory and storage, slightly better screen resolution and aspect ratio for more vertical space, and notable keyboard quality, still presents a good balance of performance and user experience with slightly better portability and heat management, making it versatile for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro are highly regarded for engineering and design because they both come with powerful CPUs and GPUs that can handle demanding software used in these fields; the HP Omen 17 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics, while the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro features an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070. Both also offer high-quality IPS screens with good resolution and color accuracy, essential for detailed design work, though the Omen is slightly less portable given its larger size and weight compared to the Legion, which may also have a slightly better keyboard and less operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Battery
3.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $1,840 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 4 | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Legion Pro 5
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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