HP OMEN 17vsHP Pavilion 16

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

HP
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.
HP
HP Pavilion 16
Pavilion 16

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion 16's performance excels for general tasks but struggles with demanding activities like video editing and gaming.
The HP Pavilion 16's solid build quality and aesthetic appeal make it a strong contender in the mid-range market.
The top-tier OLED panel is a highlight, offering vibrant colors and crisp details for an excellent visuals experience.
The HP Pavilion 16 offers a decent build quality and unique sky blue color option. Note: The first line is the full text, we can consider the "Features" as the most important part which says "16GB LPDDR5 memory, Intel integrated graphics, and up to 2TB M.2 storage capacity". Here's an attempt at a sentence within 17 words focusing on features: The HP Pavilion 16 boasts 16GB RAM, Intel integrated graphics, and generous 2TB M.2 storage capacity options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP OMEN 17
#270
HP Pavilion 16
Winner
#267
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP OMEN 17
#81
Winner
HP Pavilion 16
#334
Display
HP OMEN 17
#722
HP Pavilion 16
#232
Winner
Performance
HP OMEN 17
#50
Winner
HP Pavilion 16
#231
Build
HP OMEN 17
#669
HP Pavilion 16
#658
Winner
Features
HP OMEN 17
#461
HP Pavilion 16
#452
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP OMEN 17
HP HP Pavilion 16
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900HX
Intel Core i7-1355U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
NVIDIA GeForce MX570
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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.

HP Pavilion 16

Strengths

The build quality is decent, with a sturdy construction that should last for a while.
The sky blue color is a really interesting and truly unique choice that brings a breath of fresh air.
You've got decent IOP Port selection, making it easy to connect your peripherals.
The moderately nice keyboard and trackpad are great for general productivity tasks.
The top-tier display here is really nice for what this machine is, with vibrant colors and crisp text.
Despite having sufficient system memory, the laptop handles demanding activities like programming and code compilation without a hitch.
The thermal performance is impressive, even under peak loads, with surface temperatures rarely exceeding 38°C.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

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.

HP Pavilion 16

The HP Pavilion 16 attempts to be everything you'd want from a mid-range laptop. It boasts decent build quality, an intriguing sky blue color option, and adequate I/O port selection. A moderately nice keyboard and trackpad add to its credentials, while the top-tier display shines. However, performance varies greatly due to HP's configurational mess, offering options ranging from a Core 5 to a Core 7 Ultra processor. Will this machine deliver on its promises or fall short of expectations?

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