HP Omen 15 (2020)

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HP Omen 15 (2020)
ManufacturerHP Inc.
Product familyOmen
Release dateJune 2020;
5 years ago (2020-06)
Introductory priceUSD 1000 to 1500
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemWindows 10 Home
CPUIntel Core i7-10750H
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Memory16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz (supports up to 64 GB)
Memory slots2 user accessible
Storage512 GB, 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD
Storage slots2 user accessible
Removable storageFull-size SD card reader
DisplayScreen size: 15.6 inch
Panel type: IPS
Coating: Anti-glare
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 3840 x 2160
Refresh rate: 60 Hz, 144 Hz, or 300 Hz
Brightness: 300 to 534 Nits
sRGB: 58 to 100 %
Adobe RGB: 40 to 95 %
P3: 71 to 100 %
Screen-to-body ratio:
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q 8 GB GDDR6
Sound2 x stereo speakers w/ Bang & Olufsen tuning, DTS:X Ultra
CameraFront: 720p
TouchpadGlass surface, precision touchpad
ConnectivityIntel AX201 WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C)
1 x HDMI 2.0a
1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
1 x Ethernet (1 Gbps)
Power brick200W AC adapter
Battery6 cell Li-Polymer 70.9 Wh
KeyboardWhite backlighting, 4-zone RGB backlighting, per-key RGB backlighting
ChassisColor: Black
Materials: Plastic lid, aluminum keyboard deck and bottom cover
Cooling: Dual-fan cooling system with large intake and vents
Number padYes
Fingerprint readerNo
Facial recognitionNo
WebsiteHP

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The HP Omen 15 (2020) is a high-performance gaming laptop that offers a variety of configurations, including both Intel and AMD processors, and Nvidia graphics cards. It is designed to provide excellent thermal management, a revamped design, and a robust build quality, making it a strong contender in the gaming laptop market.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The HP Omen 15 (2020) can be configured with the following processors:

The Intel Core i7-10750H offers excellent performance, handling both gaming and productivity tasks without issues. It maintains good performance without thermal throttling during extended stress tests.[4] The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H impressively outperforms its Intel counterparts in multi-core applications, showing a significant lead in benchmarks like Cinebench R15 and Cinebench R20. It is future-proof and performs well under prolonged load.[7]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit: 1909 Points (Ryzen 7 4800H)[7]
  • Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core): 7925 Points (Ryzen 7 4800H)[7]
  • Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core: 14366 Points (Ryzen 7 4800H)[7]

Graphics

The HP Omen 15 (2020) can be configured with the following discrete GPUs:

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers plenty of performance for graphically demanding gaming at 1080p resolution and should have no trouble powering esports titles well into triple-digit frame rates.[6] The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 provides a balanced performance for gaming, handling most new games at mid to high settings, providing a smooth gaming experience.[2] The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super and RTX 2070 Super Max-Q offer great gameplay with good frame rates, allowing for high settings in most games at 4K resolution.[3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 16362 Points (RTX 2060)[7]
  • 3DMark Time Spy Graphics: 6164 Points (RTX 2060)[7]
  • 3DMark 11 Performance: 18798 Points (RTX 2060)[7]
  • Red Dead Redemption 2: 38.8 FPS (Balanced settings, 4K) (RTX 2070 Super Max-Q)[4]
  • Far Cry 5: 45 FPS (High settings, 4K) (RTX 2070 Super Max-Q)[4]
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider: 44 FPS (High settings, 4K) (RTX 2070 Super Max-Q)[4]

Memory

The HP Omen 15 (2020) supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 MHz memory. Pre-configured SKUs come with 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 MHz memory.[6]

Benchmarks:

  • PCMark 10: 4000+ Points[6]

Storage

The HP Omen 15 (2020) can be configured with 512 GB or 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSDs. The laptop supports two M.2 slots for storage upgrades.[4][2]

The 512 GB WDC PC SN730 NVMe SSD offers excellent performance with sequential read and write speeds exceeding 2000 MB/s.[7]

Benchmarks:

  • CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6 Read Seq Q32T1: 2869 MB/s, Write Seq Q32T1: 2706 MB/s[7]
  • AS SSD Score Total: 5075 Points[7]

Co-processors

The HP Omen 15 (2020) does not feature any dedicated co-processors for AI or other specialized tasks.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with a standard keyboard layout with a numpad and various backlighting options, including white backlighting, 4-zone RGB backlighting, and per-key RGB backlighting. The keyboard offers responsive keys, although they are a bit small and spaced out more than usual.[1][2][4]

The typing experience is comfortable, and the anti-ghosting feature helps with gaming performance. However, the keyboard is not specifically designed for gaming with special switches.[4]

Touchpad

The HP Omen 15 (2020) features a glass surface precision touchpad. While gestures and tracking are fine, the click mechanism feels sluggish and not as responsive as desired.[1][2]

Webcam

The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with a 720p front-facing webcam. The webcam is functional but lacks Windows Hello support. It performs adequately for video conferencing and meetings, even in low-light situations.[4][5]

Microphone

The HP Omen 15 (2020) includes a built-in microphone array. The microphone performs adequately, allowing clear communication even with the fan at max speed.[5]

Output Devices

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Display

The HP Omen 15 (2020) offers several display options:

  • 15.6 inches, 1920 x 1080, IPS, 144Hz, anti-glare, 300 nits brightness, 72% NTSC gamut coverage.
  • 15.6 inches, 3840 x 2160, AMOLED, HDR, 60Hz, anti-reflection, 534 nits brightness, 100% sRGB, 95% AdobeRGB, 100% DCI-P3 color reproduction.
  • 15.6 inches, 1920 x 1080, IPS, 300Hz, anti-glare, good color accuracy and color gamut.

The 144Hz anti-glare screen is plenty bright and colorful, offering wide viewing angles so the picture never washes out. However, it lacks support for frame-rate-smoothing technologies such as G-Sync or FreeSync.[6] The 4K AMOLED display is stunning with excellent color and contrast, even without HDR enabled. It has slim bezels and an anti-reflective finish that reduces glare.[4] The 300Hz display is good for gaming and content creation.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • Brightness: 274.7 cd/m² (60Hz display)[7]
  • Contrast: 900:1 (60Hz display)[7]
  • 100% sRGB, 95% AdobeRGB, 100% DCI-P3 color reproduction, 534 nits brightness (4K AMOLED display)[4]

Audio

The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with dual stereo speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen and DTS:X Ultra. The speakers are loud and full, though they lack a bit of bass. They are sufficient for gaming without a headset.[4][6]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The HP Omen 15 (2020) is equipped with an Intel AX201 WiFi 6 module, ensuring a fast and reliable internet connection, which is crucial for online gaming.[2]

Bluetooth

The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with Bluetooth 5.0.[4]

SD Card Reader

The HP Omen 15 (2020) includes a full-size SD card reader. The SD card slot performs adequately with better read speeds than write speeds.[5]

Benchmarks:

  • average JPG Copy Test: 96.8 MB/s[7]
  • maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test: 120.8 MB/s[7]

USB

The HP Omen 15 (2020) is equipped with the following USB ports:

  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C)

Display Outputs

The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with the following display outputs:

  • 1 x HDMI 2.0a
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4

Case

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The HP Omen 15 (2020) features a mix of plastic and aluminum materials. The top lid and bottom are made out of plastic, while the keyboard deck is made out of metal. The design is mature and understated, with a mix of plastic and aluminum to keep weight and cost down. The chassis is rigid, though the lid has some flex. The overall build quality is solid.[4][3]

The build quality is fantastic, but the hinge is a bit loose, and there's a design issue with the screen flexing when picked up from the back half.[1]

Maintenance

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The bottom casing of the HP Omen 15 (2020) can be taken off easily, allowing for upgrades. The laptop supports two RAM slots and two NVMe bays, making it highly upgradeable.[2][5]

Upgradeable components:

  • Two M.2 storage slots.
  • Two memory slots.
  • WiFi card.
  • Battery.

Cooling System

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The HP Omen 15 (2020) features a significantly improved thermal system with vents out the back and one side, bigger fans, and three big heat pipes. The intake grille allows air to go through and push out through the bottom, better for airflow.[1][3]

Heat

The laptop maintains good temperatures under load, with the CPU leveling out at 78 degrees Celsius and the GPU at 67 degrees Celsius during stress tests.[4] However, in performance mode, CPU temps can jump up to 97 to 98 degrees. In balance mode, CPU temps will never go over 80 degrees.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • CPU: 78 degrees Celsius (balance mode), 97-98 degrees Celsius (performance mode)[3]
  • GPU: 67 degrees Celsius[4]

Noise

The fans do not go completely silent at idle, but the noise is not annoying. The fan is always on but not excessively loud. Under full load in performance mode, it reaches close to 60 decibels. In balance mode, it is around 52 to 53 decibels. On idle in balance mode, it is about 44 decibels.[1][3]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: ~44 db(A) (balance mode)[3]
  • Load: ~52-53 db(A) (balance mode), ~60 db(A) (performance mode)[3]

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The HP Omen 15 (2020) ships with a 200W AC adapter. The power consumption is relatively low for a gaming laptop, with idle consumption between 4 to 22 watts and load consumption up to 182 watts.[8]

Battery Life

The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with a 70.9 Wh Li-Polymer battery. Battery life varies depending on the display configuration and usage. With the 4K panel, it gets around three and a half hours of battery life, while with the 1080p panel, it lasts around four to four and a half hours.[1][3]

The battery life is above average for a gaming laptop, lasting nearly 10 hours in ideal conditions and about 10.5 hours of web surfing. However, performance drops significantly in battery mode.[6][7]

Benchmarks:

  • WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 10h 28min[7]
  • Load: 1h 48min[7]
  • PCMark's gaming rundown test: 1h 18min[6]
  • Office rundown test: 3h 40min[6]

Biometrics

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The HP Omen 15 (2020) does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.[6]

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 10 Home, but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from HP.

Preinstalled Software

Omen Gaming Hub

The Omen Gaming Hub software acts as the primary control center in the HP Omen 15 (2020). It allows users to perform system diagnostics, adjust performance settings, and access other gaming-related features.[6]

Other Preinstalled Software

The HP Omen 15 (2020) also comes with other preinstalled software, including NVIDIA's GeForce Experience, which allows users to switch between studio drivers or gaming drivers.[3]

Linux Support

There is no specific mention of Linux support in the reviews, but users can install Linux distributions manually.

Accessories & Warranty

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The HP Omen 15 (2020) comes with a 200W AC adapter and standard paperwork. There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[7]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The HP Omen 15 (2020) is considered one of the best value gaming laptops on the market due to its performance and massive upgradeability. It features a new 10th-Gen Intel Comet Lake or AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia graphics cards, and a variety of display options. The laptop is well-built for a budget model, with a good keyboard but a subpar trackpad. It excels in gaming but is not suitable for productivity work due to its display. The laptop offers impressive upgradability options and is highly recommended for budget-conscious gamers.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Problems Summary[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

  • The hinge is a bit loose, and there's a design issue with the screen flexing when picked up from the back half.
  • The trackpad has reliability issues with tap to click and does not physically click, making it a worse experience compared to most Windows laptops.
  • The display is not suitable for productivity work due to its resolution, color accuracy, and brightness.
  • The lid has a lot of screen flex and is super soft.
  • The gap between the lid and the deck allows for better cooling but can let in dust and debris.
  • The keyboard layout takes some getting used to, but it is functional and includes backlighting.
  • The fan noise is minimal during idle and light tasks but becomes quite loud under load.
  • The laptop heats up significantly under load, with the bottom reaching over 50 °C.
  • The power consumption is relatively low for a gaming laptop, with idle consumption between 4 to 22 watts and load consumption up to 182 watts.
  • The battery life is excellent, with up to 20 hours in ideal conditions and about 10.5 hours of web surfing. However, performance drops significantly in battery mode.

Links

Intel i7-10750H, RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: WindowsCentral

Intel i7-10750H, RTX 2070 Super, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: MatthewMoniz

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, GTX 1660 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: JarrodsTech

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, RTX 2060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: NoteBookCheck

Community Reception

Overall Sentiment

Problems Summary

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". Dave2D. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". MaxTech. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". MatthewMoniz. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". WindowsCentral. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". JarrodsTech. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". PCMag. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 "HP Omen 15 (2020) Review". NotebookCheck. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
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