ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	HP
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	OMEN 16 (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
RTX 4080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
2TB Laptops \| 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16.1-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300 nits
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)
Color
Black	Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36 MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Model
	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16.1 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240 Hz
Response Time
3ms	3 ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64 GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Yes, via OMEN Light Studio
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes, via OMEN Command Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Balanced, Performance, Full Speed
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	83 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W	280W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5 mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and plastic
Color Options
Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, OMEN Light Studio
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 280W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))

Advantages of HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better Weight (2.39 kg (5.29 lbs) vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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