Which is better for schoolwork and everyday browsing?

The OmniBook 3. Its 1080p screen, longer battery life and lower price suit classes and web use, and 8 GB RAM is enough for documents and a few tabs.

Is the HP 17 worth the extra money?

Only if you need 32 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD or a touchscreen. At $819.90 versus $366.79, you pay about $453 more for memory, storage and touch, not for screen quality.

Which has the better screen?

The OmniBook 3. Its 1920 x 1080 IPS panel is sharper than the 1600 x 900 panel on the HP 17, though the HP 17 adds touch.

Which lasts longer on battery?

The OmniBook 3. HP rates it at up to 10 hours of mixed use and over 16 hours of video, against about 8 hours for the HP 17.

Can I upgrade the memory later?

The HP 17 supports up to 64 GB and ships with 32 GB. The OmniBook 3 ships with 8 GB, so check before buying if you plan to run heavy apps.

Which is easier to carry?

The OmniBook 3. It weighs 4.43 lb and is 0.65 in thick, against 4.8 lb and 0.81 in for the HP 17. Both are large 17.3-inch laptops.

HP 17.3" Touch Laptop vs HP OmniBook 3 17″ Laptop

The OmniBook 3 is the better buy for most people. It costs $366.79 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026, against $819.90 at Walmart for the HP 17. The HP 17 wins only if you need 32 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a touchscreen, and it has been as low as $755.00 on November 2, 2026.

Today the HP OmniBook 3 17″ Laptop costs $453.11 less at its best price.

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