HP OMEN 15vsHP EliteBook 860 G9

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HP OMEN 15
OMEN 15

Quick Stats

The HP Omen 15 delivers impressive performance at its price point with smooth multitasking capabilities ensured.
The HP OMEN 15 has a solid and well-designed build quality perfect for gaming enthusiasts overall.
The standout feature of the HP OMEN 15 is its crisp and vibrant 1080p IPS display quality.
The HP OMEN 15 boasts an impressive spec sheet with a powerful Intel Core i7 processor featured prominently.
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HP EliteBook 860 G9
EliteBook 860 G9

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 860 G9's performance is somewhat underwhelming due to cooling system limitations.
The HP EliteBook 860 G9 boasts an impressive, premium, and durable build quality that surpasses its price point.
The HP EliteBook 860 G9's display excels with exceptional brightness, contrast, and color accuracy.
The HP EliteBook 860 G9 boasts a large 16-inch display with high brightness and color gamut coverage.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP OMEN 15
Winner
#361
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#366
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP OMEN 15
#513
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#242
Winner
Display
HP OMEN 15
#422
Winner
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#439
Performance
HP OMEN 15
#223
Winner
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#341
Build
HP OMEN 15
#630
Winner
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#665
Features
HP OMEN 15
#428
Winner
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#458

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP OMEN 15
HP HP EliteBook 860 G9
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11800H
Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 100W)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP OMEN 15

Strengths

A really impressive laptop for the price
Good-looking laptop definitely designed for gamers
Eighth generation Intel Core i7 processor is a very good processor
16 gigs of ram, 256 SSD with a one terabyte hard drive
nvidia gtx 1060 graphics card allows for gaming at high settings
1080p IPS display looks really good even for just watching content
Banging olsen speakers are a very nice bonus

Weaknesses

Sharp edges take some getting used to handling
Trackpad is not clickable, you have to use the buttons or do a double tap
Backlit keyboard has colors that can't be individually changed
Laptop gets fingerprints easily and requires cleaning
Fans are massive and make a good bit of noise even when idle
Typing experience is fine but the trackpad could be improved
Price point of $1,099 plus tax might be a little high for some

HP EliteBook 860 G9

Strengths

The device is made entirely of aluminum, making it lightweight and durable (1.76 kg and 19.2 mm profile).
The large 16-in display provides an excellent viewing experience with a maximum brightness of 509 nits.
The keyboard offers long key traveling clicky feedback, making it great for typing.
The laptop has good upgradeability options, including two SODIMM slots and one M.2 slot.
The battery life is impressive, lasting up to 23 hours of web browsing or 13 hours and 31 minutes of video playback.

Weaknesses

The touchpad can be quite finicky and skips all over the place.
The laptop's cooling system is not ideal, with a single heat pipe and fan that struggles to keep up with heavy loads.
The Core i7 processor doesn't score well in benchmarks, falling behind the Core i5 1254U-powered Dell Latitude 7530.
Upgrading to a more powerful CPU (i72 ATP model) is an option, but it's not clear if it would address the cooling issues.
The device's overall performance may suffer from heavy loads like video editing.
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HP OMEN 15

The HP Omen 15 is a gaming laptop that packs a punch with its impressive specs at an affordable price. Equipped with an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics card, this laptop delivers smooth performance for gamers. The 15-inch 1080p display boasts thin bezels, while the backlit RGB keyboard adds a touch of flair. But can it live up to its promise?

HP EliteBook 860 G9

The HP EliteBook 860 G9 is a sleek and durable laptop that boasts an aluminum construction, weighing just 1.76 kg despite its large 16-inch display. Its rounded edges and corners make it feel even thinner in hand. With a generous selection of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port, this laptop is well-equipped for productivity and multitasking. But how does it perform under the hood? And what about its battery life and display quality?

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