HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) Comparison

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) $1,499	Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
HP	ASUS
Model
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)	ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR (e.g., G615JMR-G7161W)
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 FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor	Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)	Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache	30MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, GPU Total Graphics Power 115W, Total System Power up to 170W)	45W (Processor Base Power, ROG Boost: 100W+15W Dynamic Boost for GPU)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 50 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC capable	Intel AI Boost NPU (implied by 14th Gen HX series, specific TOPS not listed for this model)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)	1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	165Hz
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 (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge	IPS-level, Anti-glare display
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)	G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
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)	115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	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	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	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).	1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)
RAID Support
Not specified	Not explicitly specified, but ASUS ROG systems often support RAID 0 on dual M.2 slots.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.	Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
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.	ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU & GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)	Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.	Not specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 5-8 hours for light use, less for gaming.	Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)	Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
230W AC Power Adapter	280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)	2.5G LAN (RJ45 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)	1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
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 Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified	Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops
N-Key Rollover
26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)	Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones	1080P FHD IR Camera
Enhancements
AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)	Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)	Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability)	Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)
Color Options
Shadow Black	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)	4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar
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	35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Additional Features
Sturdy build for gaming
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)	Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX	Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability.	Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
AI PC Features
AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter	Yes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)	Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region, 2-year warranty sometimes offered)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Copilot AI, Otter.ai (pre-installed, details on full version/trial vary)	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG backpack (may be included with some retailers)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) or ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen)?

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)

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen):

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)

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