HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) $1,999 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370
Overview
Brand
HP	GIGABYTE
Model
OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant)	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Shadow Black	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Architecture
Zen 5 (Strix Point)
Cores
12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	8 cores
Threads
24.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode)	45W
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certified
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate support	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)	140W
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB)	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and potentially Gen5 in some configurations)	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar.	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes)	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell	76Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use).	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
330W AC Power Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.3
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)	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Yes
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, potentially haptic feedback (varies by config)	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones	720p HD webcam
Enhancements
Windows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Shadow black aluminum (cover and base, for MAX series), plastic chassis	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame	Yes, keyboard RGB
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	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Additional Features
Premium construction with sleek finish, durable metal construction
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro with Vapor Chamber and Cryo Compound)	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
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	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Power Adapter	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include extended warranty as an add-on, specific to region)	Included
Additional Accessories
PCO Laptop Cooler (as bundled), Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025)	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

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

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

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

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

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