HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H) Comparison

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689	Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H) $1,399	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
HP	Alienware
Model
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)	16 Aurora AC16250
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5200MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 144Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) WVA, 120Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs	Starting at 2.49 kg or 5.49 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Interstellar Indigo (Blue)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor	Intel Core 7 Processor 240H (Series 2)
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| Intel Core 7 Processor 240H (Series 2) Laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)	Meteor Lake (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	10 (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32.0	16.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz (P-cores)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz (P-cores)
Cache
64MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, GPU Total Graphics Power 115W, Total System Power up to 170W)	45W (Processor Base Power, Total Performance Power up to 115W CPU+GPU)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 50 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC capable	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Total processor performance up to 96 TOPS (CPU+NPU+GPU)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	120Hz
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.	Not explicitly specified, but generally fast for gaming WVA/IPS panels.
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge	WVA (Wide Viewing Angle), Anti-Glare
Color Gamut
62.5% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% sRGB for different panel variants)	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, AMD FreeSync™ technology, Low Blue Light (for some variants)	ComfortView Plus, Low Blue Light Technology, Flicker-Free (for some configurations), 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (with Dynamic Boost)	Up to 85W (Total Graphics Power) / Up to 115W (Total Performance Power - combined CPU+GPU)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Yes, DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch (implied by OMEN AI optimization), NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance	NVIDIA Optimus (Dynamic Display Switch), NVIDIA Reflex 2, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5-SDRAM
RAM Speed
5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)	5600 MT/s
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)	Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM slots, 16GB configured often means 2x8GB, but some base configs might be 1x16GB allowing for single slot upgrade to 32GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 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).	Supports up to 2x PCIe Gen4 SSD slots (one occupied, one likely free for expansion, check exact configuration)
RAID Support
Not specified	Not explicitly specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.	Not explicitly specified, but Alienware keyboard layout is gaming-optimized.
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.	Alienware White Backlit Keyboard (Single-Zone RGB, based on 'White Backlit' descriptions, not per-key RGB for this config), AlienFX lighting for customizable zones (implied by Alienware Command Center).
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	Alienware Command Center (for performance profiles, thermal management, AlienFX lighting), Killer Intelligence Center (for network optimization).
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.	Alienware Cryo-tech™ Cooling Technology (Dual fans, ultra-thin blades, copper heat pipes, Cryo-Chamber design optimizing airflow for core components)
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)	Yes (via Alienware Command Center)
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)	Available via Alienware Command Center (e.g., Performance, Balanced, Quiet)
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.	Not explicitly specified, but expected good performance for its class.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)	96 WHr, 6-cell Lithium-ion (integrated)
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 5-8 hours for light use, less for gaming.	Not explicitly specified, but designed for mobile gaming and productivity.
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)	Standard Charging, USB Type-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
230W AC Power Adapter	180W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925, 2x2, MU-MIMO)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)	1GbE RJ45 Ethernet Port
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
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)	2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with DisplayPort™ 1.4a, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with Power Delivery, 1x HDMI 2.1 port with Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output, 1x Universal Audio Jack (3.5 mm headset/microphone combo), 1x RJ45 Ethernet port, 1x Power-adapter 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	Alienware White Backlit Keyboard, English US layout (Single-Zone RGB)
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified	Not explicitly specified
N-Key Rollover
26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support	Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision touchpad with integrated scrolling
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX	Stereo speakers (2W x 2 = 4W total)
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	Realtek ALC3204 Audio Controller, Dual-array microphones
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)	Yes (Universal Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones	720p at 30 fps HD camera, Dual-array microphones
Enhancements
AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)	Not explicitly specified for AI enhancements, but some Alienware models feature AI noise cancellation.
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)	No
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability)	Anodized aluminum lid, Magnesium alloy interior frame, Durable chassis.
Color Options
Shadow Black	Interstellar Indigo (Blue)
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)	Single-zone keyboard backlight, AlienFX customizable zones (e.g., Alienware logo on lid, power button)
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	Height (peak): 22.70 mm (0.89 in) \| Width: 356.98 mm (14.05 in) \| Depth: 265.43 mm (10.45 in)
Additional Features
Sturdy build for gaming	Streamlined design without rear thermal shelf for portability, comfortable soft contours.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)	Yes (Alienware Cryo-tech™ Cooling Technology)
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX	Alienware Command Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 (30-day trial), McAfee (trial)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability.	Two user-upgradeable DDR5 SO-DIMM memory slots, two upgradeable PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots.
AI PC Features
AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization.	Intel AI Boost NPU for accelerated AI workloads.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter	Yes, 180W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)	Yes, 1-year Onsite Service
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Copilot AI, Otter.ai (pre-installed, details on full version/trial vary)	Microsoft 365 (30-day trial), McAfee (trial)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)	June 2025 (as per current market listings, some sources indicate May 9, 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) or Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H)?

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

Advantages of HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX):

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5200MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better Refresh Rate (144Hz vs 120Hz)

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