HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) Comparison

HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) $1,999	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
HP
Model
OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs
Color
Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops
Architecture
Zen 5 (Strix Point)
Cores
12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24.0
Base Clock
2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certified
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate support
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and potentially Gen5 in some configurations)
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar.
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes)
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use).
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
330W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4
Ports
2x USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort™ 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.
N-Key Rollover
NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, potentially haptic feedback (varies by config)
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Enhancements
Windows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Shadow black aluminum (cover and base, for MAX series), plastic chassis
Color Options
Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame
Dimensions
35.65 x 26.9 x 2.29 cm (front); 35.65 x 26.9 x 2.48 cm (rear) / 14.04 x 10.59 x 0.9 - 0.98 inches
Additional Features
Premium construction with sleek finish, durable metal construction
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro with Vapor Chamber and Cryo Compound)
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability (2 M.2 slots for easy expansion or RAID).
AI PC Features
AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization, Copilot+ PC certified.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include extended warranty as an add-on, specific to region)
Additional Accessories
PCO Laptop Cooler (as bundled), Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Launch Date
Release Date
April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025)
Status
Available

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