Alienware M17 vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M17
Alienware M17

Our Rating: 85 %

OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 and OMEN by HP Laptop 16. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Alienware M17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

customizable RGB lighting

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud fans under load

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb keyboard

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 and OMEN by HP Laptop 16
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41 cm x 29.2 cm x 2.176 cm 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 2.36 kg
Colour Epic silver Shadow black, black chrome (logo)
DISPLAY Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16.1" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.199 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive (8 GB flash) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD FreeSync
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus, 74.9 degrees HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Realtek High Definition Audio Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Realtek Wi-Fi 6E
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2400 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.75 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Type Touchpad, alphanumeric keyboard Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features 4-zone illumination 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 OMEN by HP Laptop 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - IR thermal sensor
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - xd0003na
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