HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H) Comparison

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H) $1,399	Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
Overview
Brand
HP	Alienware
Model
OMEN 16 (2024)	16 Aurora Laptop (AC16250)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16.1-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300 nits	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)	Approx. 2.8 kg or 6.17 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Quantum Blue
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (6 Performance + 10 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	22 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.1 GHz (Estimated)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Base), Up to 115W (Turbo)
CPU
	Intel Core 7-240H Series 2
Intel Core 7-240H Series 2 Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16.1 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light	NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus (Hardware Low Blue Light)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with enhanced RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, AI-Powered Tensor Cores
TGP
	140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64 GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Second M.2 Slot Available
RAID Support
No	Yes, RAID 0/1
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Alienware Command Center Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via OMEN Light Studio	AlienFX Per-Key RGB Keyboard + Stadium Lighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Alienware Command Center with Performance Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Alienware Cryo-tech Cooling with Vapor Chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via OMEN Command Center	Yes, via Alienware Command Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Overdrive
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	ExpressCharge (80% in 60 minutes)
Power Adapter
280W	280W Small Form Factor (SFF) Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
2 x USB Type-A 5 Gbps signaling rate, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x AC smart pin, 1 x headphone/microphone combo	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (Type-C with DisplayPort & Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Global Headset Jack, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard	Alienware M-Series Per-Key RGB Mechanical Keyboard (Optional)
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Precision Glass Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost	Dual Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra	Dolby Atmos
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction	FHD (1080p) IR Webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and plastic	Anodized Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Shadow Black	Quantum Blue
RGB Lighting
Yes, OMEN Light Studio	Yes, AlienFX Keyboard, Logo, and Rear Stadium Ring
Dimensions
14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)	Approx. 363 x 268 x 23 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling	Yes, Cryo-tech with Vapor Chamber
Software
Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization	Alienware Command Center, Alienware Update, Dell SupportAssist
Service
	1 Year Premium Support with Onsite Service
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes, 280W SFF
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Alienware Sticker Pack
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Expected Q4 2024
Status
Available	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H)?

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

Advantages of Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU)

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