HP Omen 17 2021 vs Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 Comparison

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HP Omen 17 2021

17.3 inches | May 2021

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Size 6.5

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17.3 inches | January 2023

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Size 6.5

Display 5

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HP Omen 17 2021 vs Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023, two laptops from HP and Asus. HP Omen 17 2021 was introduced to market in May 2021 and Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is 20 months difference between Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger ROG Strix G17 2023.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen 17 2021 and Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Omen 17 2021 Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11400H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
397.2 x 262.1 x 26.9 mm (15.64 x 10.32 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)

Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 8GB
8GB Ram
395 x 282 x 23.4-30.8 mm (15.55 x 11.1 x 0.92-1.21 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen 17 2021 over Asus ROG Strix G17 2023

Weight	2.79 kg vs 2.80 kg	0.0099999999999998 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.2% vs ~74.1%	Larger screen area ratio
GPU FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS vs 9.5 TFLOPS	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 over HP Omen 17 2021

Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 7.1 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Response Time	3 ms vs 7 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 and HP Omen 17 2021

Launch Dates	May 2021 vs January 2023	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	DDR4 vs DDR5	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
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI 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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 and HP Omen 17 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP Omen 17 2021 vs Asus ROG Strix G17 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen 17 2021 and the Asus ROG Strix G17 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Surface Area	1041 cm2 (161.4 inches2)	1114 cm2 (172.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.2%	~74.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.1 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Gray

Comparison of the HP Omen 17 2021 and the Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Omen 17 2021 weighs 2.79 kg (6.15 lbs), whereas the ROG Strix G17 2023 weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 17 2021 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 is 0.16 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Omen 17 2021 vs Asus ROG Strix G17 2023: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 11400H Intel Core i7 11800H Intel Core i9 11900H	AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Base Frequency	2.2-2.7 GHz	3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	12
Number of Threads	12	24
L3 Cache	12 MB	64 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)	Radeon 610M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	5 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1514	2058
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6382	16897
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1478	1883
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9375	26792

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 17 2021 and Asus ROG Strix G17 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11400H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1504 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1802 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	130 W	140 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS	9.5 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	96 bit
Memory Speed	14 Gbps	~16 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3840	2560
TMUs	120	80
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 17 2021 has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 9.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Omen 17 2021 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ROG Strix G17 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 17 (2021)	Asus ROG Strix G17 (2023)
CPU	Intel Core i5 11400H	AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 8GB
Memory	16 GB ; 6 GB VRAM	8 GB ; 8 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~17.3 GB (4.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~12 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 6 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Omen 17 (2021)|Asus ROG Strix G17 (2023)

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	70 Wh 83 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	200 W	240 / 280 / 330 W

On the other hand, the ROG Strix G17 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Omen 17 2021's 70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
The ROG Strix G17 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Omen 17 2021's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 17 2021 vs Asus ROG Strix G17 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen 17 2021 and Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 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. Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 screens have the same size of 17.3".The total usable screen area of the Omen 17 2021 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the ROG Strix G17 2023's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 feature the same pixel density with 127 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Furthermore, the ROG Strix G17 2023 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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HP Omen 17 2021 vs Asus ROG Strix G17 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix G17 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Omen 17 2021 (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 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 have USB-A ports. Omen 17 2021 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Strix G17 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Omen 17 2021 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Strix G17 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 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
Omen 17 2021 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ROG Strix G17 2023 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 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
Omen 17 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix G17 2023 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Omen 17 2021 and ROG Strix G17 2023 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: v6.2)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes