HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9)
Overview
Brand
HP	GIGABYTE
Model
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5060 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5200MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 144Hz	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Shadow Black	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	8 cores
Threads
32.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, GPU Total Graphics Power 115W, Total System Power up to 170W)	45W
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 50 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC capable
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16.0 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
144Hz	165Hz
Response Time
Not explicitly specified, but often 3ms for gaming IPS panels, though some sources list 60-165Hz with 3ms for other Omen 16 variants.	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge	IPS
Color Gamut
62.5% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% sRGB for different panel variants)	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, AMD FreeSync™ technology, Low Blue Light (for some variants)	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (with Dynamic Boost)	140W
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch (implied by OMEN AI optimization), NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not explicitly specified, but typically Omen 16 models have a single M.2 slot or two for expansion (this model likely has one available after primary is used).	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Not specified	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology (optimized airflow, dual fans, intelligent IR thermopile sensor), additional heat pipe on CPU and GPU, expanded fan gap.	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)	76Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 5-8 hours for light use, less for gaming.	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
230W AC Power Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
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)	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	DTS:X Ultra
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)
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability)	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
35.75 x 26.9 x 2.37 cm (front); 35.75 x 26.9 x 2.84 cm (rear) / 14.07 x 10.59 x 0.94 - 1.12 inches	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Additional Features
Sturdy build for gaming
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Upgrade-Friendly Design
User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability.
AI PC Features
AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)	Included
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Copilot AI, Otter.ai (pre-installed, details on full version/trial vary)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

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

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU)

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