Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) Comparison

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,799	HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) $1,999	Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
Overview
Brand
Dell	HP
Model
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop (2024)	OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5	64GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops
Storage
Up to 4TB SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
4TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response time	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs	2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Shadow Black
Processor
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores
12 Cores	12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.2 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz
Cache
76MB	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode)
CPU
	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops
Architecture
	Zen 5 (Strix Point)
Additional Features
	AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certified
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate support
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB 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, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and potentially Gen5 in some configurations)
RAID Support
No	Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX	Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar.
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
Performance
Cooling Technology
Seven Heat Pipes and Vapor Chamber for advanced cooling	OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
86Wh	83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use).
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
330W	330W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6	MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A 3.2, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Global Headset Jack	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)
Ethernet
	Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with AlienFX RGB lighting	Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
1.8mm	Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.
N-Key Rollover
Yes	NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, potentially haptic feedback (varies by config)
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise Cancellation	DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Enhancements
	Windows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Shadow black aluminum (cover and base, for MAX series), plastic chassis
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.4 x 1.0 inches	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	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with seven heat pipes and vapor chamber	Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro with Vapor Chamber and Cryo Compound)
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	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	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include extended warranty as an add-on, specific to region)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office Lifetime License, External CD/DVD Drive	PCO Laptop Cooler (as bundled), Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 or HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)?

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Advantages of HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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