ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | ||
| HP | GIGABYTE | |
| Model | ||
| OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant) | AORUS Elite 16 BWHC3USC65SH | |
| Graphics | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | |
| RTX 5070 Laptops | ||
| RAM | ||
| 64GB DDR5-5600MHz | 32GB DDR5-5600MHz | |
| 64GB Laptops | 32GB Laptops | ||
| Storage | ||
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | |
| 1TB Laptops | 2TB Laptops | ||
| Display | ||
| 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz | 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 165Hz | |
| Operating System | ||
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | |
| Weight | ||
| 2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs | 2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs | |
| Color | ||
| Shadow Black | Gray Tide | |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | ||
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) | |
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Zen 5 (Strix Point) | Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra) | |
| Cores | ||
| 12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) | 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) | |
| Threads | ||
| 24.0 | 24.0 | |
| Base Clock | ||
| 2.0 GHz | 2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core) | |
| Max Turbo Boost | ||
| Up to 5.1 GHz | Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency) | |
| Cache | ||
| 24MB L3 Cache | 36MB L3 Cache | |
| TDP | ||
| 45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode) | 55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 170W CPU+GPU) | |
| Additional Features | ||
| AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certified | Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing. | |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | ||
| 16 inches (40.64 cm) | 16 inches (40.64 cm) | |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| 240Hz | 165Hz | |
| Response Time | ||
| 3ms (G2G) | 3ms | |
| Panel Type | ||
| IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare | IPS Display, Anti-Glare | |
| Color Gamut | ||
| 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB | |
| Brightness | ||
| 500 nits | 400 nits (typical) | |
| Aspect Ratio | ||
| 16:10 | 16:10 | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate support | G-SYNC, Low Blue Light technology, Flicker-Free certified, 4-sided Super-slim Bezels (3mm) | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | |
| VRAM | ||
| 8GB GDDR7 | 8GB GDDR7 | |
| Architecture | ||
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | |
| TGP | ||
| 115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost) | 115W (Max TGP with Dynamic Boost) | |
| Ray Tracing | ||
| Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores | Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores | |
| DLSS Support | ||
| Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation | Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation | |
| Additional Features | ||
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance | NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, 798 AI TOPS (GPU only) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Type | ||
| DDR5 | DDR5 | |
| RAM Speed | ||
| 5600MHz | 5600MHz | |
| Expandable Memory | ||
| Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB) | Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots) | |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage | ||
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD | |
| Secondary Storage Options | ||
| 1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and potentially Gen5 in some configurations) | 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot available (Total 2x M.2 slots), supports up to 4TB total storage. | |
| RAID Support | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations. | Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations. | |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad. | Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard. | |
| RGB Customization | ||
| Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar. | 3-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector). | |
| Game Optimization | ||
| OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control) | GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling. | |
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Technology | ||
| OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes) | WINDFORCE Infinity (Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE) | |
| Overclocking Support | ||
| Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control) | Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms) | |
| Performance Modes | ||
| Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode) | Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes likely available. | |
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles. | Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte. | |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ||
| 83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell | 99Wh Battery Capacity | |
| Backup Time | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use). | Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for gaming laptop. | |
| Charging Type | ||
| Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W) | Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support. | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| 330W AC Power Adapter | 240W AC Adapter | |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | ||
| MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2) | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet) | RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Ports | ||
| 2x USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort™ 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port) | 1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port | |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | ||
| Keyboard Type | ||
| Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology | 3-zone RGB backlit membrane keyboard with N-Key rollover | |
| Key Travel | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel. | 1.7mm key travel | |
| N-Key Rollover | ||
| NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology | N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting | |
| Touchpad Features | ||
| HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, potentially haptic feedback (varies by config) | Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area | |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | ||
| Dual speakers tuned by HyperX | 2x 2W Speakers | |
| Audio Enhancements | ||
| DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX | Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Vision®, Built-in Microphones | |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | ||
| Yes (Headphone/microphone combo) | Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack) | |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | ||
| HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones | FHD 1080p IR Camera | |
| Enhancements | ||
| Windows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI) | Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in | |
| Privacy Shutter | ||
| Yes (Camera privacy shutter) | No | |
| Build & Design | ||
| Material | ||
| Shadow black aluminum (cover and base, for MAX series), plastic chassis | Chassis details not fully specified, but a sleek design with iridescent logo. | |
| Color Options | ||
| Shadow Black | Gray Tide | |
| RGB Lighting | ||
| Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame | 3-zone RGB Keyboard, Iridescent Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| 35.65 x 26.9 x 2.29 cm (front); 35.65 x 26.9 x 2.48 cm (rear) / 14.04 x 10.59 x 0.9 - 0.98 inches | 26 x 357 x 254 mm (H x W x D) / 1.02 x 14.05 x 10 inches | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Premium construction with sleek finish, durable metal construction | Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area. | |
| Special Features | ||
| Virtual Reality Ready | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Advanced Cooling | ||
| Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro with Vapor Chamber and Cryo Compound) | Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins) | |
| Software | ||
| OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial) | Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello. | |
| Upgrade-Friendly Design | ||
| User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability (2 M.2 slots for easy expansion or RAID). | Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe 4.0 SSDs (up to 4TB). | |
| AI PC Features | ||
| AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization, Copilot+ PC certified. | Intel AI Boost NPU, GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Agent, Embedded LLM for AI tasks. | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Laptop | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| Yes, 330W AC Power Adapter | Yes, 240W AC Adapter | |
| User Manual | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty Card | ||
| Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include extended warranty as an add-on, specific to region) | Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee | |
| Additional Accessories | ||
| PCO Laptop Cooler (as bundled), Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial) | None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories. | |
| Launch Date | ||
| Release Date | ||
| April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025) | 2025 (model year, available from Q2/Q3 2025) | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Compare HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) with:
Compare GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) with: