Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel vs HP Omen 16 2023 Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel vs HP Omen 16 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023, two laptops from Lenovo and HP. Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel was introduced to market in March 2023 and HP Omen 16 2023 was launched in March 2023. Both Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 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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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and HP Omen 16 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
16.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
362.16 x 250.12 x 16.99 mm (14.26 x 9.85 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16 Intel over HP Omen 16 2023

Weight	1.98 kg vs 2.44 kg	0.46 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.9% vs ~78.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	8.8 mm vs 11.1 mm	2.3 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	43.6 dB vs 58.3 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	13.5 x 8.0 cm vs 12.5 x 8.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $2000-2400	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose HP Omen 16 2023 over Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16 Intel

Display Size	16.1 inches vs 16 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 62.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Response Time	7 ms vs 26 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	17 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	83.6 dB vs 81.1 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP Omen 16 2023 and Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16 Intel

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs March 2023	Both laptops are recent models
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	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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	v6E 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 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel vs HP Omen 16 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and the HP Omen 16 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
Surface Area	906 cm2 (140.5 inches2)	957 cm2 (148.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.9%	~78.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.8 mm	~11.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and the HP Omen 16 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel weighs 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs), whereas the Omen 16 2023 weighs 2.44 kg (5.38 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

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel 1.98 kg

HP Omen 16 2023 2.44 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel 16.99 mm

HP Omen 16 2023 23.50 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 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 Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Omen 16 2023 is 0.15 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

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel vs HP Omen 16 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	10	10
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1796
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	11376
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1816
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	15497

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 Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and HP Omen 16 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13620H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	3072
TMUs	40	96
ROPs	20	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. Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP Omen 16 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 17 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Omen 16 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Omen 16 2023 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel'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	Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 (16" Intel)	HP Omen 16 (2023)
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.	✔ Good performance.
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	71 Wh	83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	230 / 280 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	2:10 hr

On the other hand, the Omen 16 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 83 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel's 71 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel 71 Wh

HP Omen 16 2023 83 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Omen 16 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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.

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel vs HP Omen 16 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and HP Omen 16 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. Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Omen 16 2023 has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Omen 16 2023's total usable screen area is 752cm² / 116inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel 142 ppi

HP Omen 16 2023 137 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

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
Both Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel 300 nits

HP Omen 16 2023 300 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel vs HP Omen 16 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 feature 2x 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 Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 2023 feature an HDMI port. Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Omen 16 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel 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 Yoga 7i Gen 8 16" Intel and Omen 16 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes