HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)
Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
OMEN MAX 16	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD, 240Hz, 3ms response, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, IPS panel, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 500 nits brightness, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
5.99 pounds	null
Color
Shadow Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
12 cores	8 cores
Threads
24 threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
24 MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
	null
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS LCD	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, micro-edge, anti-glare	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
	null
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
	null
Additional Features
	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (via two SODIMM slots)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
	null
RAID Support
	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Supported	Supported
Game Optimization
HP OMEN Gaming Center software	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via NVIDIA GeForce Experience and BIOS	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, and Quiet	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
	null
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 4 hours (varies with usage)	null
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
180W AC power adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
2x USB Type-A 10Gbps, 2x USB Type-C 40Gbps (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, per key RGB backlit	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5 mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with plastic accents	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
14.0	null
10.59
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 pre-installed	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
DLC Accessory (as per description)	null
Launch Date
Release Date
December 16, 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) or Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

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