HP OMEN 17
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5)
- Display: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
- Storage: 500GB SSD + 2000GB HDD
- RAM: 32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
- Weight: 3.73 kg (8.2 lbs)
Pros
- Fairly sturdy construction and refreshing design
- Good input devices (improved keyboard and much better touchpad)
- Excellent IPS panel with G-Sync and 120Hz refresh rate
- The screen doesn't use PWM across all brightness levels
- Stable and effective cooling solution
- Expanded I/O including Thunderbolt support
Cons
- Hefty chassis
- Short battery life due to lowered battery capacity compared to the previous model
- The lid is a little flexible due to the single-hinge design
HP OMEN 17 - Specs
Display
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
HDD/SSD
500GB SSD PCIe NVMe + 2TB HDD, 5400 rpm
M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
RAM
32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
OS
Windows 10 Home
Battery
70Wh, 4-cell
Dimensions
422 x 304 x 33 mm (16.61" x 11.97" x 1.30")
Weight
3.73 kg (8.2 lbs)
Ports and connectivity
Features
DISPLAY: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
| Name | 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 17.3" |
| Pixel density | 127.34 ppi |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 27 inches (69 cm) |
HP OMEN 17 in-depth review
The previous Omen 17 generation was somehow decent but not good enough to go against the competition in most aspects. Now, HP comes in strong with completely overhauled Omen 15 and Omen 17 gaming laptops that address most of the issues we had before the update, although we had fewer complaints about the 17-inch version. Anyway, HP manages to surprise with cool new design, better choice of materials, much better keyboard, usable touchpad and immersive 120Hz IPS display. The good news is that [...]
Read the full reviewCPU Performance: Intel Core i7-8750H
Results are from the Cinebench 15 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Fritz chess benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
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GPU Performance: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5)
Results are for the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Superposition benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 3.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
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