HP OMEN 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
The Verdict
HP OMEN 17 targets serious gamers with a 17.3-inch 240Hz IPS display and more powerful 24-core i9-13900HX processor, making it better for high-refresh gaming and intensive workloads. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra prioritizes portability with a sleeker 3.95-pound design, superior 400-nit AMOLED display (2880 x 1800), and longer 8-hour battery life. The HP excels at raw performance and gaming with three USB-A ports, dual Thunderbolt, and faster refresh rates. Samsung edges ahead for professionals needing color accuracy and all-day mobility, despite weaker gaming performance with the i9-13900H. HP offers $600 better value for gamers but Galaxy Book3 justifies its premium through display quality and portability. Choose HP OMEN 17 if gaming and performance matter most; choose Samsung if ultraportability and display excellence are priorities.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra if…
- →Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
- →NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
- →Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Pros
- Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
- Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
- Seamless Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy phones and tablets
- Excellent keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel and good feedback
Cons
- $2,399 is steep and competes directly with MacBook Pro 16
- 76 Wh battery drains faster on AMOLED — expect 6-7 hours in practice
- Soldered RAM and SSD limit upgradeability
- Samsung software bloatware is annoying to clean up
- No OLED brightness matching Apple's XDR 1600-nit HDR peak
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP OMEN 17 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 6.39 lbs (2.90 kg) | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum and plastic | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 15.74 x 10.87 x 0.93 inches | 13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen) | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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