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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering is a priority and budget is less of a concern, the Lenovo Legion 9i stands out with a stronger processor, double the RAM, and a higher resolution display which is brighter and has better color accuracy. However, the HP Omen 17 is more budget-friendly while still offering high-end gaming capabilities, decent performance for general and engineering use, along with a solid battery life. It is also slightly heavier than the Lenovo. The Lenovo additionally provides a wider array of ports, including multiple USB-C ports, contributing to its flexibility in connectivity. Both laptops are equipped with powerful graphics cards and are suitable for intensive gaming, but for demanding professional tasks, Lenovo's higher specs might justify its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- The HP Omen 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i surpasses the HP Omen 17 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior Mini LED screen offering higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visual quality and multitasking capabilities. Despite both laptops having similar portability challenges due to their size and weight, the Legion 9i also slightly edges out with a larger battery capacity and better scores in keyboard and speaker quality, which contributes to a more pleasant overall user experience.
Engineering and Design
8.8
9.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Omen 17 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for engineering and design due to its superior processor, higher RAM capacity, and better screen quality with a Mini LED display, higher resolution, and significantly higher color accuracy and contrast ratio compared to the HP Omen 17. However, the HP Omen 17 remains a very good option with a strong GPU and a decent IPS display; it is also slightly less portable and has lower overall screen quality than the Legion 9i.
Content Creation
8.0
8.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i and HP Omen 17 are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 9i is somewhat better.
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
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9
9.7
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When focusing on general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i surpasses the HP Omen 17 due to its superior panel type, which offers clearer images and better viewing angles, along with a higher resolution and brightness, resulting in a more vibrant and sharp display. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo Legion 9i's edge lies in its wider color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation essential for precision work. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D purposes because their screens don’t prioritize high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $2,099 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
9.0
9.2
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i and HP Omen 17 are both excellent for gaming and AI.
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion 9i are lauded for gaming and 3D performance, primarily because of their top-tier GPUs, both boasting an Nvidia RTX 4080 which drives high frame rates essential for smooth gameplay and 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion 9i pulls ahead as excellent with its more powerful CPU, higher resolution Mini LED screen contributing to finer image details, and superior color quality, adding to a more immersive gaming and 3D experience compared to the HP Omen 17's IPS display.
Battery
3.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion 9i and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability.
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How the HP Omen 17 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
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 | 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."
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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