HP Omen 15 (2021)

HP Omen 15 (2021)

Manufacturer	HP
Product family	Omen
Release date	January 2021 (2021-01)
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 10 Home
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 5800H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Memory	16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB) (supports up to 32 GB)
Memory slots	2 user accessible
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Removable storage	1 multi-format SD media card reader
Display	Screen size: 15.6 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Matte (anti-glare) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440 Refresh rate: 144 Hz or 165 Hz Brightness: 300 Nits NTSC: 72 % Response time: 3 ms or 7 ms
Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated) Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6
Sound	Audio by Bang & Olufsen; DTS:X® Ultra; Dual speakers; HP Audio Boost technology
Camera	HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones
Connectivity	Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5 combo (Supporting Gigabit data rate)
Power	200 W Smart AC power adapter
Dimensions	W: 35.79 centimetres (14.09 in) D: 23.97 centimetres (9.44 in) H: 2.29 centimetres (0.90 in)
Mass	2.46 kilograms (5.4 lb)
Battery	6-cell 70.9Wh lithium-ion polymer
Keyboard	RGB backlighting (optional 4-zone RGB)
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Website	HP

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) is a mid-range gaming laptop that offers a balance of performance and affordability. It is equipped with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 series GPUs, making it suitable for both gaming and productivity tasks. The laptop is available in various configurations, including options for different CPUs, GPUs, and storage capacities.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The HP Omen 15 (2021) can be configured with the following processors:

• AMD Ryzen 5 5800H with 8 cores and 16 threads, 3.2 GHz base clock, up to 4.4 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB L3 cache.
• AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with 8 cores and 16 threads, 3.2 GHz base clock, up to 4.4 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB L3 cache.

The Ryzen 7 5800H provides solid performance for gaming and multitasking. According to Techradar, the Ryzen 7 5800H achieved a single-core score of 1,435 and a multi-core score of 7,980 on Geekbench 5, and a score of 4,089 on Cinebench R20. Justjosh's review highlights a 24% improvement in single-core performance and a 17% improvement in multi-core performance compared to its predecessor.

Benchmarks:

• Geekbench 5:
  • Single-core: 1,435
  • Multi-core: 7,980
• Cinebench R20: 4,089
• PCMark 10 Home: 6,534

Graphics

The HP Omen 15 (2021) can be configured with the following GPUs:

• AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 in the Omen 15 runs consistently at 100 watts, which is not a full power 3070. JarrodsTech notes that the inability to disable optimus affects performance, but the laptop still offers decent gaming performance. The RTX 3060 variant also provides strong gaming performance, achieving satisfactory frame rates in demanding titles like Metro: Exodus.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Night Raid: 31,942
• 3DMark Firestrike: 15,966
• 3DMark Time Spy: 7,698
• Total War: Three Kingdoms (1080p): 167 fps (Low); 60 fps (Ultra)
• Metro: Exodus (1080p): 53 fps (Low); 32 fps (Ultra)
• Apex Legends (maxed out): ~80 fps; on medium: ~130 fps

Memory

The HP Omen 15 (2021) comes with 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB) in dual-channel configuration, which can be upgraded to 32 GB. The dual-channel memory configuration aids in overall system performance, particularly in gaming scenarios.

Justjosh's review highlights the laptop's exceptional performance in video editing tasks, especially with the upgrade to 32 GB RAM.

Benchmarks:

• Puget benchmark for Premiere Pro: Exceptional performance in video editing tasks

Storage

The HP Omen 15 (2021) can be configured with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSDs. The storage provides fast load times for games and applications, contributing to overall system responsiveness.

Justjosh's review notes a significant reduction in video export times, completing tasks in 15 minutes compared to 56 minutes on the previous model.

Benchmarks:

• Video export times: 15 minutes (new model) vs. 56 minutes (previous model)

Co-processors

The HP Omen 15 (2021) does not include any dedicated co-processors.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The HP Omen 15 (2021) features a comfortable keyboard with good tactile feedback. The keyboard offers RGB backlighting, with an optional 4-zone RGB configuration. The typing experience is pleasant and responsive, making it suitable for long gaming or typing sessions.

Touchpad

The touchpad on the HP Omen 15 (2021) is responsive and supports multi-touch gestures. However, Justjosh's review notes a minor defect with a dent that can be felt when touched.

Webcam

The HP Omen 15 (2021) comes with a HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones. The webcam struggles in low light and is not suitable for high-quality streaming or broadcasting.

Microphone

The HP Omen 15 (2021) features integrated dual array digital microphones. The microphone picks up typing noise and has lackluster audio quality, but it is sufficient for basic communication.

Output Devices

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Display

The HP Omen 15 (2021) is available with the following display options:

• 15.6" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 7 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 300 nits brightness, 72% NTSC color gamut
• 15.6" diagonal, QHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 300 nits brightness, 99% sRGB color gamut

The display is bright and offers excellent color coverage, making it suitable for content creation. The high refresh rate and low response time enhance the gaming experience, reducing motion blur and ghosting.

Audio

The HP Omen 15 (2021) features audio by Bang & Olufsen, DTS:X® Ultra, dual speakers, and HP Audio Boost technology. The audio provides decent bass for a gaming laptop, though it can be a bit tinny at times.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The HP Omen 15 (2021) is equipped with Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5 combo, supporting Gigabit data rate. The connectivity options are modern and reliable, ensuring good performance in wireless tasks.

Bluetooth

The HP Omen 15 (2021) comes with Bluetooth 5.0.

SD Card Reader

The HP Omen 15 (2021) includes a multi-format SD media card reader. However, Justjosh's review notes that the SD card reader is slow, which can be frustrating for video editing tasks.

USB

The HP Omen 15 (2021) is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate (DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
• 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge)
• 2 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate

Display Outputs

The HP Omen 15 (2021) includes the following display outputs:

• 1 x Mini DisplayPort™
• 1 x HDMI 2.1

Case

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) has a professional-looking design with a matte black casing. The chassis has noticeable flex, which may raise concerns about durability, but it fits into the affordable category for gaming laptops. The design is suitable for both gaming and office environments.

Maintenance

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) is relatively easy to open for maintenance. The RAM is upgradeable to 32 GB, and the storage can also be upgraded.

Cooling System

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) features an effective cooling system that keeps the laptop cool during gaming sessions. However, the fans can be quite noisy, especially under load.

Heat

The laptop manages to stay cool during use, but the noise from the fans can be irritating. The effective cooling system allows for comfortable use even during extended gaming sessions.

Noise

The fans are effective but can be quite noisy, especially under load. This noise can be distracting during gaming or when using the built-in microphone.

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The HP Omen 15 (2021) ships with a 200 W Smart AC power adapter. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the laptop, which is reasonable for a gaming laptop of this caliber.

Battery Life

The HP Omen 15 (2021) comes with a 6-cell 70.9Wh lithium-ion polymer battery. The average battery life is around 5 hours for general use, with mixed reports on performance during gaming. The battery life can dip to around 3 hours for demanding games.

Benchmarks:

• Battery Life (PCMark10 test): 5 hours 50 minutes
• Battery Life (TechRadar movie test): 5 hours 22 minutes

Biometrics

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) does not support fingerprint recognition or facial recognition.

Software

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) ships with Windows 10 Home and includes preinstalled software such as McAfee LiveSafe™ and a 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers.

Preinstalled Software

The laptop comes with McAfee LiveSafe™ and a 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers.

Linux Support

Justjosh's review notes that the laptop was tested with Ubuntu Linux. Basic functionality works, but there were issues with graphics drivers, resulting in low resolution and sleep mode not functioning properly.

Accessories & Warranty

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The HP Omen 15 (2021) comes with a 200 W Smart AC power adapter and paperwork.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The HP Omen 15 (2021) is considered a strong contender in the gaming laptop market, offering significant performance improvements over its predecessor. It is praised for its gaming and video editing performance, comfortable keyboard, high-quality screen, and effective cooling. However, it has some drawbacks, including noisy fans, a slow SD card reader, and a minor defect in the touchpad.

Problems Summary

• No option to disable optimus, affecting GPU performance.
• Minor defect in the touchpad.
• Slow SD card reader.
• Noisy fans under load.
• Webcam quality is poor.
• Chassis has noticeable flex.
• No fingerprint or facial recognition.

Links

Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: JarrodsTech

Ryzen 5 5800H, RTX 3070, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD: Justjosh

Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: Techradar