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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Omen 17 is a better choice if you prioritize gaming or require high performance for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software; it has a more powerful processor and GPU. However, it's heavier and bulkier, making it less portable than the LG Ultra 16. The LG is more suitable for general use and excellent for on-the-go productivity due to its lighter weight and significantly longer battery life. If budget is a concern, the LG is also typically less expensive. Consider the HP if performance is a must-have and you don't mind the extra weight and shorter battery life, or choose the LG for portability, longer use between charges, and a more budget-friendly option. 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
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
6.2
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics and a high screen refresh rate of 165, enhancing both the visual detail and smoothness of motion, which are critical for these applications. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 comes with an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60, which offers adequate performance for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks but may not be as immersive or responsive as the HP Omen 17.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP Omen 17 offers a higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for a sharp and vivid display during general tasks and precision work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate is a drawback for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 provides an adequate viewing experience for general use and engineering tasks with decent resolution and color accuracy but does not excel in either, and similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to a subpar refresh rate. For both devices, those focused on HDR content creation or high-end gaming may find the screen quality limiting, while users with more standard computing needs will likely find them satisfactory.
Battery
3.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 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
6.5
The HP Omen 17 has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,850
$857
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $1,850 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $857.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen 17 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The HP Omen 17 is well-suited for general use due to its powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM and storage, a high-quality screen with good brightness and color coverage, but it is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, while having sufficient RAM and a quality IPS display suitable for everyday tasks, offers better portability with lighter weight and longer battery life, but it compromises on raw performance compared to the HP, being more suited for non-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 LG Ultra 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
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 17 and LG Ultra 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Omen 17 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,850 | $857 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 83 Wh | 72 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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