ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 vs HP OMEN 17
The Verdict
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 targets creative professionals prioritizing portability and display quality, while HP OMEN 17 caters to demanding gamers and power users needing maximum performance. The VivoBook excels with its stunning 15.6-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1620, 600 nits, 120Hz), perfect for photo/video editing, and weighs just 3.97 lbs for easy mobility. Its 7-hour battery life beats the OMEN's 5 hours substantially. However, the HP OMEN 17 dominates on raw power with a Core i9-13900HX (24 cores vs 14), double the RAM (32GB vs 16GB), and twice the storage (1TB vs 512GB). The OMEN's 17.3-inch 240Hz IPS display suits competitive gaming despite lower brightness and resolution. At $700 less, the VivoBook delivers exceptional value for content creators who'll appreciate the OLED color accuracy and portability. The OMEN justifies its $1799 premium only for users running intensive applications like rendering, data analysis, or demanding AAA titles simultaneously. For typical creative workflows and everyday use, VivoBook wins decisively on practicality and value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
- →i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
- →NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
Buy the HP OMEN 17 if…
- →Large 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is excellent for gaming
- →RTX 4080 Laptop GPU handles AAA titles at high settings
- →24-core i9-13900HX excels at multitasking and content creation
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
- i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
- NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader ports
- Upgradeable M.2 SSD slot for storage expansion
Cons
- Battery life drops to 5 hours under typical productivity use
- Plastic bottom panel reduces overall build quality feel
- 16 GB soldered RAM with no upgrade path
- Keyboard has shallow 1.4 mm key travel
- Webcam is 720p — disappointing for video calls
HP OMEN 17
Pros
- Large 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is excellent for gaming
- RTX 4080 Laptop GPU handles AAA titles at high settings
- 24-core i9-13900HX excels at multitasking and content creation
- OMEN Tempest cooling keeps the machine relatively quiet
- Three USB-A ports provide legacy device compatibility
Cons
- 6.39 lbs and 15.7 inches wide — not portable at all
- 5-hour battery life is poor for non-gaming use
- 300-nit brightness is dim for a $1,799 gaming laptop
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- Plastic components in the build feel less premium than all-aluminum rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 | HP OMEN 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) | 6.39 lbs (2.90 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum and plastic | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.21 x 0.74 inches | 15.74 x 10.87 x 0.93 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | OLED | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 14 cores (6P + 8E) | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) | Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen) |
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