HP Omen 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 Comparison

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HP Omen 16 2023

16.1 inches | March 2023

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15 inches | May 2020

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HP Omen 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen 16 2023 and Surface Book 3 15, two laptops from HP and Microsoft. HP Omen 16 2023 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 was launched in May 2020. As you can see, Surface Book 3 15 is 3 years older than Omen 16 2023. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen 16 2023 and Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Omen 16 2023 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm (14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 Key Specs

Launched in May 2020
15.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1065G7
GPU: GeForce GTX 1660 TI Max-Q
8GB Ram
343 x 251 x 15-23 mm (13.5 x 9.88 x 0.59-0.91 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen 16 2023 and Surface Book 3 15 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen 16 2023 over Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.5% vs ~77.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	11.1 mm vs 13 mm	1.9 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 15 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	98% vs 93%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Response Time	7 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	17 TFLOPS vs 4.101 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	83.6 dB vs 65.7 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-A
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.1	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.1	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 over HP Omen 16 2023

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.44 kg	0.54 kg lighter
Noise Level	34 dB vs 58.3 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	260 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	3240 x 2160 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 and HP Omen 16 2023

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
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Fast RAM type
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 and HP Omen 16 2023

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

HP Omen 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen 16 2023 and the Microsoft Surface Book 3 15.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Surface Area	957 cm2 (148.4 inches2)	861 cm2 (133.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.5%	~77.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~11.1 mm	~13 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver

Comparison of the HP Omen 16 2023 and the Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 External Dimensions

Weight

Omen 16 2023 weighs 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs), whereas the Surface Book 3 15 weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 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 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

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 16 2023 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 is 0.13 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 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS	Intel Core i7 1065G7
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	1.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Number of Cores	10	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	24 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1796	1172
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	11376	3968
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1816	1156
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	15497	4496

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 16 2023 and Microsoft Surface Book 3 15.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13620H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1065G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB	GeForce GTX 1660 TI Max-Q
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	1140 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1335 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	145 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	17 TFLOPS	4.101 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3072	1536
TMUs	96	96
ROPs	48	48

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 16 2023 has a FLOPS value of 17 TFLOPS whereas the Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.101 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3733 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Omen 16 2023 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Surface Book 3 15'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 16 (2023)	Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
CPU	Intel Core i7 13620H	Intel Core i7 1065G7
GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	GeForce GTX 1660 TI Max-Q
Memory	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM	8 GB ; 6 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~10 GB (4.5 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 8 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 6 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 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 8 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 Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ 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 16 (2023)|Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

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	83 Wh	82 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	230 / 280 W	127 W
Full Charging Time	2:10 hr
Cable Length	1 meters

Moreover, the Omen 16 2023 boasts a larger battery capacity of 83 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Surface Book 3 15's82 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Omen 16 2023 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Surface Book 3 15's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen 16 2023 and Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 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 16 2023 has a display size of 16.1".On the other hand, Surface Book 3 15 has a smaller 15.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen 16 2023 is 752cm² / 116inch² whereas the Surface Book 3 15's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Book 3 15 features a higher pixel density with 260 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
The Omen 16 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Omen 16 2023 boasts a faster response time of 7.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Surface Book 3 15 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Omen 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Book 3 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP Omen 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Omen 16 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Surface Book 3 15 (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 16 2023 and Surface Book 3 15 have USB-A ports. Omen 16 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Surface Book 3 15 has 2x USB 3.1 USB-A ports.
Both Omen 16 2023 and Surface Book 3 15 have USB Type-C ports. Omen 16 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Surface Book 3 15 has 1x USB 3.1 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 16 2023 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Surface Book 3 15 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Omen 16 2023 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Book 3 15 does not have an HDMI port.

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
Surface Book 3 15 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Omen 16 2023 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Omen 16 2023 and Surface Book 3 15 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.1
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No