HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $5,499	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
HP	ASUS
Model
OMEN 16 (2024)	ROG Strix Scar 18 G835
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)	NVIDIA RTX 5090
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5090 Laptops
RAM
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB DDR5
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz Laptops \| 64GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive	2TB SSD
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops \| 2TB 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	18" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10, Mini LED, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Color
Shadow Black	Obsidian Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24.0
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.10GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	5.40GHz
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	80W
CPU
	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16.1 inches	18 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560x1600
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	Mini LED
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	500 nits (typical)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light	Anti-glare
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6	24GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Advanced cooling for GPU, DLSS 3.0
TGP
	175W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64 GB	Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD (both upgradable)
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD
RAID Support
No	Yes
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3), Numeric Keypad
RGB Customization
Yes, via OMEN Light Studio	Yes
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Optimized for AAA titles with ROG Gaming Center
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Liquid Metal Thermal Compound, ROG Intelligent Cooling
Overclocking Support
Yes, via OMEN Command Center	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 2 hours under gaming load
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging, USB-C Power Delivery
Power Adapter
280W	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
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	2 x Thunderbolt 5, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard	RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Large glass touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra	ROG AudioWizard, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack	Headphone/Microphone Combo
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction	IR Camera with Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and plastic	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Shadow Black	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, OMEN Light Studio	Full-surround Aura RGB lighting
Dimensions
14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)	410 x 290 x 25 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling	Yes, with vapor chamber and liquid metal
Software
Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	330W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	PCO Notebook Folding Radiator, Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 5, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)?

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

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 (6.39 lbs))

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU)

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