HP Omen 15 2021 Intel vs HP Omen 16 2021 Intel Comparison

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HP Omen 15 2021 Intel vs HP Omen 16 2021 Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel, two laptops by HP. HP Omen 15 2021 Intel was introduced to market in May 2021 and HP Omen 16 2021 Intel was launched in May 2021. Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel are members of HP's Omen series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Omen Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Omen Max 16	January 2025	16.0"	356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm	2.69 kg (5.93 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2024	January 2024	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
HP Omen Transcend 14	January 2024	14.0"	313 x 233.5 x 16.9 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP Omen 17 2024	January 2024	17.3"	397.5 x 277.9 x 27.5-30 mm	2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2023	March 2023	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
HP Omen Transcend 16	March 2023	16.0"	356.61 x 268.98 x 19.81 mm	2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)
HP Omen 17 2023	January 2023	17.3"	381 x 262.1 x 25.4 mm	2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2022 AMD	July 2022	16.1"	369 x 248 x 23 mm	2.41 kg (5.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen 15 2021 Intel and HP Omen 16 2021 Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
357.9 x 239.7 x 22.6 mm (14.09 x 9.44 x 0.89 inches)
Weight: 2.46 kg (5.42 lbs)

HP Omen 16 2021 Intel Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11400H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
369.2 x 248 x 23 mm (14.54 x 9.76 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen 15 2021 Intel over HP Omen 16 2021 Intel

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.2% vs ~78%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 6.4 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	12 TFLOPS vs 6.42 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB

Reasons to choose HP Omen 16 2021 Intel over HP Omen 15 2021 Intel

Weight	2.30 kg vs 2.46 kg	0.16 kg lighter
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity

Common Strengths of HP Omen 16 2021 Intel and HP Omen 15 2021 Intel

Launch Dates	May 2021 vs May 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
DisplayPort Output	1x v1.4 vs 1x v1.4	Connect to External Displays via DisplayPort cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Omen 16 2021 Intel and HP Omen 15 2021 Intel

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel vs HP Omen 16 2021 Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen 15 2021 Intel and the HP Omen 16 2021 Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.46 kg (5.42 lbs)	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Surface Area	858 cm2 (133 inches2)	916 cm2 (141.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.2%	~78%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~6.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the HP Omen 15 2021 Intel and the HP Omen 16 2021 Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Omen 15 2021 Intel weighs 2.46 kg (5.42 lbs), whereas the Omen 16 2021 Intel weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel 2.46 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

HP Omen 16 2021 Intel 2.30 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel 22.60 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

HP Omen 16 2021 Intel 23.00 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP Omen 15 2021 Intel is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Omen 16 2021 Intel is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel vs HP Omen 16 2021 Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 10300H Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i7 10870H	Intel Core i5 11400H Intel Core i7 11800H
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	2.2-2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	4	6
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	14 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1186	1514
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3813	6382
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1128	1478
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4906	9375

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP Omen 15 2021 Intel and HP Omen 16 2021 Intel.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 10300H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11400H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3840	2048
TMUs	120	64
ROPs	48	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP Omen 15 2021 Intel has a FLOPS value of 12 TFLOPS whereas the HP Omen 16 2021 Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 6.42 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Omen 16 2021 Intel may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	2933 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Omen 15 2021 Intel and the Omen 16 2021 Intel, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Omen 15 (2021 Intel)	HP Omen 16 (2021 Intel)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	70.9 Wh	70 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	150 W	200 W

Moreover, the Omen 15 2021 Intel boasts a larger battery capacity of 71 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Omen 16 2021 Intel's70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel 71 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

HP Omen 16 2021 Intel 70 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Omen 15 2021 Intel and the Omen 16 2021 Intel have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel vs HP Omen 16 2021 Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen 15 2021 Intel and HP Omen 16 2021 Intel since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Omen 15 2021 Intel has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Omen 16 2021 Intel has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen 15 2021 Intel is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Omen 16 2021 Intel's total usable screen area is 714cm² / 111inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Omen 15 2021 Intel features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

HP Omen 16 2021 Intel 137 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Brightness
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

HP Omen 16 2021 Intel 300 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

HP Omen 15 2021 Intel vs HP Omen 16 2021 Intel Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Omen 16 2021 Intel features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Omen 15 2021 Intel (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel feature 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Omen 15 2021 Intel and Omen 16 2021 Intel are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes