HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5060 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5200MHz	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 144Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs	2.5
Color
Shadow Black	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	12.0
Threads
32.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
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"
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	180Hz
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
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)	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
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)	150W
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Supported
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch (implied by OMEN AI optimization), NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 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).	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Not specified	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	Acer NitroSense Software
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.	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.	See above
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)	76 Wh
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)	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
230W AC Power Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)	Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
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 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Full
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 DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
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 plastic accents
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)	Yes, keyboard and logo
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	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Additional Features
Sturdy build for gaming
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)	Yes
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
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	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)	Yes
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)	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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