HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX) ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX) $1,599	ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
HP	ASUS
Model
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-an0119 or 16-an0075cl equivalent)	TUF A18 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.43 kg or 5.35 lbs	Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Color
Shadow Black	Jaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H	AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-H (2nd Gen Core Ultra, H series)
Cores
16 (6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores + 2 Low Power E-cores)	8.0
Threads
22.0	16.0
Base Clock
2.1 GHz (Efficient Cores), 2.8 GHz (Performance Cores)	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (Performance Cores)	4.7 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 105W-150W with GPU)	45W
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	18 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% DCI-P3 for higher-end configurations or OLED panels)	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8 GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
Up to 105W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)	Maximum 140W (configurable)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Supported
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance	Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x8GB configured for 16GB)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4)	Not available
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.	Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys
RGB Customization
4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology (optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes, expanded fan gap, optimized for thin chassis)	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)	Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)	Silent, Performance, Turbo modes
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
70 Wh Li-ion polymer, 4-cell (some configurations might have 83 Wh)	76 Wh
Backup Time
Approx. 6 hours (general usage), less for gaming (~1.5-2 hours).	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
230W AC Power Adapter	180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) or Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.3 or 5.4 (depending on Wi-Fi module)	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 2x USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port)	1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Yes
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones	720p HD webcam
Enhancements
AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI), Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability and slim profile)	Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Shadow Black	Jaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard	Yes, keyboard backlit
Dimensions
35.75 x 26.9 x 1.99 - 2.29 cm (front to rear) / 14.07 x 10.59 x 0.78 - 0.90 inches (for OMEN 16 Slim variants)	Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm
Additional Features
Thinner chassis compared to standard OMEN 16 models
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home
Upgrade-Friendly Design
User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability.
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)	Included
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)	Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
March/April 2025 (Launched at HP Amplify 2025)	September 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX) or ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

Advantages of ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better Weight (Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs) vs 2.43 kg or 5.35 lbs)

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