HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) Comparison

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689	GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)	ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
HP
Model
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5200MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 144Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs
Color
Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, GPU Total Graphics Power 115W, Total System Power up to 170W)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 50 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC capable
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Refresh Rate
144Hz
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.
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge
Color Gamut
62.5% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% sRGB for different panel variants)
Brightness
300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, AMD FreeSync™ technology, Low Blue Light (for some variants)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch (implied by OMEN AI optimization), NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 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).
RAID Support
Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
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.
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 5-8 hours for light use, less for gaming.
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
230W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
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)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified
N-Key Rollover
26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Enhancements
AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability)
Color Options
Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)
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
Additional Features
Sturdy build for gaming
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX
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
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Copilot AI, Otter.ai (pre-installed, details on full version/trial vary)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available

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