HP Envy 16 (2024) vs HP OMEN 17
The Verdict
HP Envy 16 and OMEN 17 target different priorities at different price points. The Envy 16 delivers exceptional portability at 2.34 kg with a sleeker 19.9 mm profile, making it ideal for frequent travelers who need genuine mobility. Its 120Hz IPS touchscreen reaches 400 nits brightness for excellent visibility outdoors, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H handles everyday productivity smoothly with 16GB DDR5 RAM. Battery life stretches to 10 hours, providing reliable all-day usage. The OMEN 17, however, prioritizes raw power and gaming performance. The Intel Core i9-13900HX with 24 cores and 32GB DDR5 RAM crushes intensive workloads, while the 240Hz display caters to competitive gaming. Yet this advantage comes with real trade-offs: the OMEN weighs 2.90 kg, delivers merely 5 hours of battery life, and features a dimmer 300 nit screen. The $400 price premium justifies gaming credentials but not general use. Choose the Envy 16 if you prioritize balanced performance, portability, and battery longevity for business and content consumption. Select the OMEN 17 only if gaming performance justifies sacrificing everyday usability and mobility.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Envy 16 (2024) if…
- →Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- →Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- →Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
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
HP Envy 16 (2024)
Pros
- Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
- User-upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Heavy and bulky for daily portability
- Battery life suffers under GPU load
- Fans get loud during intensive workloads
- Bezel design feels dated next to Spectre line
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 | HP Envy 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 6.39 lbs (2.90 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 358 x 252 x 19.9 mm | 15.74 x 10.87 x 0.93 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | IPS touchscreen | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen) |
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