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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or high-end gaming and don't mind spending more, the HP Omen 17 with its powerful processor and high-end graphics might be the better choice, despite being less portable due to its size and weight. However, if you're looking for a balance between performance and portability, and would like to save some money, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a compelling option, offering good performance, a higher battery capacity, and a thinner, lighter design that's easier to carry around, although its graphics capabilities are a step behind the HP's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
8.2
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good.
The HP Omen 17 is equipped with a higher-tier GPU, which provides a significant advantage in graphical performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, though the latter has a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. Both laptops have high-quality CPUs and displays, but the Omen's stronger GPU is a key factor for very demanding tasks, while the Legion's superior refresh rate benefits fast-paced games.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.7
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 provide sharp, clear images and bright displays, making for an enjoyable viewing experience during everyday activities like browsing the web or watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors, allowing for precise color work and detailed graphics rendering which is essential for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver as smooth of an experience as screens designed explicitly for those purposes, which can detract from fast-paced, immersive gameplay.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,099
$1,512
$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 Slim 7 16" costs $1,512.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has superior battery life, lighter weight leading to better portability, a higher screen resolution and brightness, and a more contemporary screen aspect ratio, which enhances general use compared to the HP Omen 17, which, while it boasts a powerful CPU and graphics card, is heavier and offers shorter battery life, making it less ideal for mobility and extended use away from power sources.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are well-suited for engineering and design due to their robust CPUs, ample RAM, and powerful GPUs, which are crucial for heavy computational and graphics tasks; both have high-quality displays with good resolution and color accuracy, beneficial for detailed visual work. However, the HP Omen 17 is heavier and might be less convenient to move around compared to the lighter and more portable Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which also offers a slightly higher quality keyboard, beneficial for long typing sessions, and a better speaker system that can enhance multimedia experiences.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and HP Omen 17 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $1,512 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 3 | |
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 Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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