HP ENVY 16vsHP OMEN 17

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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HP ENVY 16
ENVY 16

Quick Stats

The HP Envy 16 delivers solid performance, balancing work and gaming needs without a hefty price tag effectively.
The HP Envy 16's build feels more mid-range than premium due to several design and quality control issues.
The HP Envy 16's standout feature is its display, with impressive color and brightness settings available.
The HP Envy 16 features high-end Intel Core processors and Nvidia RTX graphics capabilities.
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HP OMEN 17
OMEN 17

Quick Stats

The HP Omen 17 delivers outstanding performance, handling demanding games with ease and smooth frame rates.
The HP Omen 17's relatively lightweight build makes it ideal for travel or university use effectively.
The HP OMEN 17's impressive display with vibrant colors and 240Hz refresh rate is its strongest selling point.
The HP Omen 17 boasts an impressive feature set with RTX 4070, Ryzen 7, and 1TB SSD.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP ENVY 16
Winner
#269
HP OMEN 17
#270
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP ENVY 16
#79
Winner
HP OMEN 17
#81
Display
HP ENVY 16
#438
Winner
HP OMEN 17
#722
Performance
HP ENVY 16
#233
HP OMEN 17
#50
Winner
Build
HP ENVY 16
#664
Winner
HP OMEN 17
#669
Features
HP ENVY 16
#457
Winner
HP OMEN 17
#461

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP ENVY 16
HP HP OMEN 17
up to 96GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i9-13900HX
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP ENVY 16

Strengths

It's a pretty good deal too, it's more on the fair scale rather than like a budget alternative
There's a massive touchpad on the bottom very accurate to use lots of space feels great when you click on it
The display is definitely one of the stars of the show it is a 4K OLED panel unfortunately it's 60 hertz but the color gamut is good the color accuracy is good and the screen brightness is okay
You do have Windows hello to log you in now my skin he was the I9 12900h but you can buy it with the i7 12700h
Fan noise is pretty good like you can put this on performance mode and the loudest it's going to get is 52 decibels
Heat management was fantastic on this laptop and obviously power throttles a lot in order to keep the temps down

Weaknesses

It's a little heavy at five pounds, which might not be ideal for everyone
The hinge can be a bit wobbly, which can be annoying when trying to use the laptop on a uneven surface
I wouldn't waste my money on the i9 version I would probably stick to the i7 instead if you're buying this for Content creation the Intel CPU is preferred over AMD because of quick sync
Intel's Arc gpus are not as powerful plus they're full of a lot of bugs right now that I don't think will get ironed out for a while
The battery life could be better, it gave me about four to five hours of use before needing to charge
I wouldn't recommend buying the 4K version save yourself the money get the 2K version instead

HP OMEN 17

Strengths

The level of gaming performance is actually pretty good, I did not experience any stutters very smooth level of performance.
The design is modern and I personally love it, however once again this is personal preference and this may be a con for you if you do not like it.
The 240 HZ 1440p display is amazing because honestly most laptops do not come with a 1440p 240 HZ display so this one is very nice.
The colors on the display are great as I said before, overall an amazing display.
It's very portable, it's not super heavy and it's ideal if you want to do gaming while traveling.
The level of performance while gaming and also while doing multitasking if you want to do work or study is amazing overall.
You will be happy with the level of performance while gaming.
It's a pretty good deal for $1,800 or $1600 if you go with the big TW version which is cheaper.

Weaknesses

If you do not mind going for a rebuild PC instead or maybe building it yourself you are going to be getting a better price performance.
For the same price you can get faster gaming performance but of course if you need a laptop because you are going to travel or you are at Uni or whatever the reason might be on why you need a laptop then fair enough.
You may not like the modern design which is personal preference.
The only con that I found is that it's not the best option in terms of price performance if you are open to buying a pre-build PC or building a system yourself.
If you want the best price performance, then getting a pre-built PC or building a system yourself might be a better option for you.
The RAM and storage options could be improved compared to other laptops like the big TW version which has 64 gigs of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
It may not have as many features or customization options compared to other laptops in its class.
If you're looking for a laptop with a higher refresh rate display, then this might not be the best option for you.
Read Full Reviews

HP ENVY 16

The HP Envy 16 is a solid option for creatives looking for an affordable alternative to premium laptops. While it doesn't stray far from the standard silver design, its depth has increased to accommodate a 16x10 display. The laptop boasts a 4K OLED panel, QHD webcam, and powerful RTX 3060 GPU options. With upgradable RAM and storage, this mid-range device offers impressive performance for content creation and everyday tasks. However, some quality control issues and a less-than-premium build experience may be drawbacks to consider.

HP OMEN 17

The HP OMEN 17 is a high-performance laptop designed for gamers who demand smooth visuals at 1080P and 1440p resolutions. With an RTX 4070 graphics card and Ryzen 7 CPU, this device promises to deliver exceptional gaming capabilities. The 1TB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and stunning 240Hz 1440p display further enhance its gaming credentials. But is it worth the price tag? In this review, we'll put the OMEN 17 through its paces to see if it lives up to its promises and delivers a seamless gaming experience.

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