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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 has a more powerful graphics card suitable for intensive gaming and demanding engineering applications, but it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo Legion 7. If you prioritize a laptop with top-tier gaming and engineering capabilities and don't mind the extra weight, the HP Omen 17 could be the better option. However, if you prefer something lighter and more travel-friendly, with still robust performance for most uses and longer battery life for general tasks, the Lenovo Legion 7 might be more suitable for you. Both have similar storage space and memory, and their performance is strong for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
7.8
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 is good.
The HP Omen 17 is exceptional for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU which delivers better graphics performance, and both laptops have an equally high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which is very important for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. The Lenovo Legion 7, while good for gaming and 3D, has a slightly less capable RTX 3070 GPU, but it still maintains a high refresh rate and offers excellent screen quality, although the CPU might not be as robust as the HP’s, affecting multitasking and complex calculations to some extent.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 17 boasts a powerful Intel i7 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering tasks, while its 17.3-inch high-resolution screen enhances design work with crisp visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 also excels in engineering and design with an efficient AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and a slightly smaller, but sharper 16-inch display, offering a better portability factor without significantly compromising on performance.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP Omen 17 and the Lenovo Legion 7 offer vibrant displays with ample resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors pop, which is pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion 7 outshines with better color accuracy and wider color gamuts, ensuring that designers and engineers see more precise and true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,099
$1,500
$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 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Omen 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17 offers high performance with a top-tier CPU and graphics card, suitable for demanding tasks and gaming, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 7. The Lenovo Legion 7 delivers very good overall screen quality, has better battery life for extended use, and is more easily transported, but it may not match the HP Omen 17's raw performance for extremely intensive workloads.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 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 Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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