If you prefer higher performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the HP Omen 17 with its more powerful graphics and processor is a suitable choice; however, it is more costly, less portable, and might have shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is more affordable, easier to carry due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and it usually offers longer battery life, making it a better option for general use, light gaming, or less demanding engineering tasks. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0/10
6.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The HP Omen 17 is more suited for engineering and design because it features a high-performance Intel processor and a superior Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, essential for intensive tasks, plus a larger, high-refresh-rate screen which benefits design work. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, though still good for engineering and design with reliable performance through its AMD processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, is significantly more portable and offers better screen resolution and portability, making it a tradeoff between performance and mobility.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Omen 17 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both deliver with clear resolutions and bright displays making them suitable for daily activities like browsing and video streaming. Their ability to display a wide range of colors is crucial for engineering and design software users who need accurate color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced games or rendering that relies on fluid motion.
Battery
3.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers better portability and battery life as a lightweight laptop with a smaller screen, making it well-suited for general use; in contrast, the HP Omen 17's larger screen and higher performance components like the CPU and GPU, while excellent for demanding applications, result in reduced battery life and portability. Both laptops have quality displays and sufficient RAM and storage for general tasks, but the Omen's bulk and weight make it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.7/10
7.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP Omen 17 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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