Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 vs HP OMEN Slim
The HP OMEN Slim has the edge: it is better for gaming, has more storage and has a smoother screen. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 still lasts longer on a charge and has an OLED screen, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Gaming HP OMEN Slim wins
The HP OMEN Slim is the one for gaming: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 with its RTX 4050 plays modern games at 1080p.
- Battery life Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 should last longer on a charge: it has a 84 Wh battery against 70 Wh.
- Storage HP OMEN Slim wins
The HP OMEN Slim has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP OMEN Slim's LCD.
- Smoothness HP OMEN Slim wins
The HP OMEN Slim's 165 Hz screen is smoother than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5's 120 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 15 hours).
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.5 kg lighter.
Choose the HP OMEN Slim if…
- You play games: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You play fast games: its 165 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 leads on battery and weight and the screen, while the HP OMEN Slim leads on performance. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP OMEN Slim is ahead on performance.
It is better for gaming, has more storage and has more memory, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | HP OMEN Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 80 W | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | 11 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7467 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 2 | — |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour, while the HP OMEN Slim has a smoother screen.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | HP OMEN Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (2048 x 1280) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | None |
| Finish | Glossy | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 lasts longer on a charge and is lighter, while the HP OMEN Slim charges over USB-C.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | HP OMEN Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 9.75 hours |
| Battery capacity | 84 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charger | 170 W | 150 W |
| Charges via | Slim Tip | AC smart pin; USB-C (PD 3.0) also charges |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge Express: 3 hours runtime from 15 minutes | approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 2.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 356 x 251 x 17.5 mm | 357.5 x 269 x 19.9-22.7 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top and bottom | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H (21 tests) | — |
| Colour | Arctic Grey | Shadow black |
| Colours available | Arctic Grey | Shadow Black, Ceramic White |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader, while the HP OMEN Slim has Ethernet.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | HP OMEN Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader | 1x AC smart pin (charging), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, charging, Sleep and Charge), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (GbE), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | SD | None |
| Ethernet | None | 10/100/1000 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | HP OMEN Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | UK English, backlit, numeric keypad | full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, numeric keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting |
| Login | Face | — |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | glass, 80 x 135 mm | HP Imagepad |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W, Dolby Atmos | 2x dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, HyperX tuned |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | firmware TPM 2.0, face recognition | Camera privacy shutter, Firmware TPM |
Software and model
The HP OMEN Slim is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | HP OMEN Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 83D40040UK | BV3G2EA#ABU |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |