Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7 Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899 Check Deal	HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7 $1,699 Check Deal	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Overview
Brand
Alienware	HP
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	Omen 17 RTX 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	17.3-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixels, 240Hz, IPS, 300 nits, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	8.0
Threads
24 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	16MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	17.3 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-Glare, 17.3" FHD, 240Hz, 3ms Response
Aspect Ratio

Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
TGP

Benchmark Scores

Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified
RAID Support
No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Full-size RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	83Whr
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size, 1-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes
Additional Accessories
None	HP RGB Mouse, HyperX Mousepad
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	September 19, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7?

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

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i7-14700HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500)

Advantages of HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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