HP OMEN 16vsHP EliteBook 865 G9

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HP OMEN 16
OMEN 16

Quick Stats

The HP Omen 16's impressive performance excels in single-core and multi-core tasks with its 13th gen Intel processor.
The HP Omen 16's build feels premium enough for everyday use, despite being plastic and somewhat cumbersome.
The major disappointment of the HP OMEN 16 is its subpar display with low color accuracy and brightness.
The HP Omen 16 boasts a strong performance courtesy of a Core i7-1362H CPU and RTX 4060 GPU.
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HP EliteBook 865 G9
EliteBook 865 G9

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 865 G9 delivers solid performance with ease, making it ideal for everyday business use.
The HP EliteBook 865 G9 boasts a sturdy and solid build with easy upgradability options available.
The HP EliteBook 865 G9's display offers good color accuracy and up to 21 hours battery life.
The HP EliteBook 865 G9 features a Ryzen 7 Pro chipset with integrated Radeon graphics and long battery life.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP OMEN 16
Winner
#362
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#364
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP OMEN 16
#72
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#241
Display
HP OMEN 16
#717
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#433
Winner
Performance
HP OMEN 16
#135
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#338
Build
HP OMEN 16
#644
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#656
Features
HP OMEN 16
#439
Winner
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#450

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP OMEN 16
HP HP EliteBook 865 G9
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 80W)
AMD Radeon 680M
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 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 16

Strengths

I like the design, I think it looks really clean, it looks classy
The keyboard deck is very good looking, the keys felt great to use when gaming
You have a fairly good size touch pad at the bottom
Performance was fantastic with some of the best temps I've seen on a gaming laptop in the last few months
Battery life is really good, got really good battery life with this guy
The RGB lighting looks really cool and it's a great feature if that's your thing

Weaknesses

This display is absolutely horrible, they gotta stop sticking displays like this on laptops
Not the most premium feeling laptop on the market
Heat management is very interesting comparing it to other gaming laptops, CPU temps are always up at 88-89 degrees Celsius
You lose out in a little bit of performance when things get crazy on the omen 16 it just power throttles right away
Speakers nothing special, they're on the bottom of the laptop, they're a bit flat and there's no high end or mids are completely drowned out
Only one drive slot, usually with 16 inch notebooks especially gaming laptops you get at least two

HP EliteBook 865 G9

Strengths

The laptop has epic battery life, with over 21 hours on my continuous web surfing test.
It's a great choice for business users who need mobile broadband, a spacious 16-inch display, and long battery life.
The keyboard is good, the touchpad is great, and the performance at the Ryzen 7 Pro chipset is very good.
Integrated Radeon graphics are very good for productivity tasks like typing out documents and emails.
Everything on this laptop is upgradable, making it a great choice for users who want to upgrade their components in the future.

Weaknesses

There's no 4K option, which might be a drawback for some users who want a high-resolution display.
No OLED option is available, which could be a miss for those who value OLED panels.
High refresh rate isn't an option, which might limit gaming and multimedia performance.
No Ethernet port or SD card slot are included, making it less convenient to transfer files from external sources.
While the battery life is impressive, some users might still prefer a higher-resolution display over the epic battery life.
Read Full Reviews

HP OMEN 16

The HP Omen 16 is a sleek and powerful gaming laptop that boasts a unique design aesthetic. Its matte-black chassis exudes a premium look, despite being made from plastic, giving it a clean and effective appearance. Weighing in at 5.2 pounds, this chunky laptop packs a punch with its impressive specs, including an i7-1362H CPU paired with an RTX 4060 GPU. However, its biggest letdown lies in the display - a disappointing 65% sRGB rating that fails to impress.

HP EliteBook 865 G9

The HP EliteBook 865 G9 is a 16-inch business-focused laptop that's making a strong case for itself as the go-to choice for professionals on-the-go. With its epic battery life, capable performance, and range of upgradability options, this device is designed to handle demanding tasks while keeping you connected and productive all day long. In this review, we'll delve into the features that make the EliteBook 865 G9 stand out from the crowd and whether it's the perfect fit for your business needs.

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