HP OMEN 15vsHP Pavilion Aero 13

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

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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 Pavilion Aero 13
Pavilion Aero 13

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion Aero 13's performance is decent to satisfactory overall, suitable for everyday tasks and basic usage.
The HP Pavilion Aero 13's exceptional build quality makes it a standout feature of the laptop.
The HP Pavilion Aero 13 boasts a bright and vibrant display with accurate colors and wide viewing angles.
The HP Pavilion Aero 13 features a solid build, decent specs, and good battery life primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP OMEN 15
#361
HP Pavilion Aero 13
Winner
#357
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP OMEN 15
#513
Winner
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#801
Display
HP OMEN 15
#422
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#396
Winner
Performance
HP OMEN 15
#223
Winner
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#513
Build
HP OMEN 15
#630
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#36
Winner
Features
HP OMEN 15
#428
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#376
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP OMEN 15
HP HP Pavilion Aero 13
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11800H
AMD Ryzen 7 7735U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 100W)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot 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 Pavilion Aero 13

Strengths

solid build
decent specs, good battery life, and weighing less than a MacBook Air
pretty great keyboard
good options in terms of I/O ports, including a full-sized HDMI port
can handle workloads of simpler projects and decent scores in Premiere Pro

Weaknesses

lackluster speakers
power draw capped to keep temperatures down which may affect performance
not ideal for AAA gaming or heavy video editing
OpenCL performance is still quite abysmal
limited accessories included with the laptop
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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 Pavilion Aero 13

The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is a sleek and powerful laptop that's designed for on-the-go productivity. With its solid build, decent specs, and impressive battery life, this laptop is perfect for students and professionals alike. The vibrant display and good keyboard make it ideal for content consumption and casual gaming. However, the lackluster speakers may be a letdown for some users. Overall, the HP Pavilion Aero 13 offers great value for its price, making it a top contender in the thin and light laptop market.

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