HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) Comparison

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689	ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
HP	HP
Model
OMEN 16 (2024)	OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5200MHz
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops \| 1TB 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	16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 144Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)	2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Shadow Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.3 GHz
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache	64MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Processor Base Power, GPU Total Graphics Power 115W, Total System Power up to 170W)
CPU
	AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops
Architecture
	Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Additional Features
	AMD Ryzen AI (up to 50 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC capable
Display
Screen Size
16.1 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3 ms	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	IPS, micro-edge
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	62.5% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% sRGB for different panel variants)
Brightness
300 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light	Anti-glare display, AMD FreeSync™ technology, Low Blue Light (for some variants)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch (implied by OMEN AI optimization), NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (with Dynamic Boost)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64 GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	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
No	Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Yes, via OMEN Light Studio	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	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, via OMEN Command Center	Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh	83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but typically around 5-8 hours for light use, less for gaming.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
280W	230W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)
Bluetooth
5.3	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	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)
Ethernet
	Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard	Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
1.5 mm	Not explicitly specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost	Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack	Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction	HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Enhancements
	AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and plastic	Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability)
Color Options
Shadow Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, OMEN Light Studio	4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)
Dimensions
14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)	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	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling	Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)
Software
Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization	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	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
None	Microsoft Copilot AI, Otter.ai (pre-installed, details on full version/trial vary)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)?

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

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU)

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