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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 is a more powerful option suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its superior GPU and CPU. However, it's heavier and not as portable as the Lenovo LOQ 16. The Lenovo offers better battery life and is generally less expensive, making it a good choice for general use and satisfactory for light engineering work. If superior screen size and performance for gaming and demanding applications are priorities for you, and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, the HP Omen 17 could be a better choice. If portability, battery life, and lower cost are more important to you, then you might prefer the Lenovo LOQ 16. 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
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
7.5
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The HP Omen 17 is more favorable for gaming and 3D tasks with its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and superior screen refresh rate, enhancing gameplay smoothness and visual fidelity. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while also suitable for gaming and 3D applications, offers a less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which may translate to a slight compromise in graphical performance and responsiveness.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The HP Omen 17 boasts a powerful Intel i7 processor paired with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks due to its strong performance and superior graphics handling. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 has an efficient AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which, together with its higher battery capacity and lighter weight, offers a balance between performance and portability while still delivering quality visuals on its screen. Both laptops come with ample RAM and quality IPS displays that ensure detailed and accurate color reproduction, though the HP Omen 17 has a slight edge in screen quality.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Omen 17 offers a vibrant display with sharp resolution and high brightness, making text clear and colors pop, which is also true for the Lenovo LOQ 16, though the latter may have slightly less overall brightness. In engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color coverage essential for precision in color-sensitive tasks, but the HP might offer a slight edge with more accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the slower refresh rates on both laptops result in less fluid motion and slower response times, detracting from the immersive experience sought by gamers and professionals working with dynamic visuals.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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.
Cost
$2,099
$700
$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 LOQ 16 costs $700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17's larger screen, higher resolution, and powerful CPU make it a strong choice for tasks requiring more processing power and visual detail, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Lenovo LOQ 16, which offers a more balanced mix of performance for everyday tasks with a longer battery life in a lighter and more compact form. Both have high-quality keyboards and screens, but the HP is less suited to long periods away from power outlets, while the Lenovo offers greater mobility at the expense of some screen size and performance.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 LOQ 16 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The HP Omen 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,099 | $700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.92" | |
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 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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