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3.0Graphics3.9
4.7Overall performance2.6
5.1Display5.6
6.4Memory & storage2.7
2.4Battery & portability5.6
6.6Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Omen 17 RTX 4050 (2024)LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024)
| Omen 17 RTX 4050 (2024) | LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.9 mm | 259 mm | +18.9 mm |
| Width | 397.5 mm | 360 mm | +37.5 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 24 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.4 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Omen 17 RTX 4050 (2024) better than LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 512 GB8×
- Battery capacity83 Wh vs 60 Wh+38%
- Response time7 ms vs 32 ms4.6×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light5,599 vs 5,313+5%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 2,048+25%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Max CPU clock5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz+14%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 15.6″+11%
- Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1+4%
Why is LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024) better than Omen 17 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- Video memory6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
- Weight2.95 kg vs 2.38 kg+24%
- GPU compute (FP32)6.4 TFLOPS vs 7.9 TFLOPS+23%
- CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
- Thickness30 mm vs 24 mm+25%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 141 ppi+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 95 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 2,048 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 6.4 TFLOPS | 7.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 5,599 | 5,313 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 12 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,027 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,856 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 769 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 32 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 78% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 170 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.95 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 397.5 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 277.9 mm | 259 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 48 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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