HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

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Overview
Brand
HPGIGABYTE
Model
OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant)AORUS Elite 16 BWHC3USC65SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops | 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops | 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 165Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs
Color
Shadow BlackGray Tide
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops
Architecture
Zen 5 (Strix Point)Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24.024.0
Base Clock
2.0 GHz2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHzUp to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
24MB L3 Cache36MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode)55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 170W CPU+GPU)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certifiedIntel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing.
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz165Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)3ms
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge, anti-glareIPS Display, Anti-Glare
Color Gamut
100% sRGB100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits400 nits (typical)
Aspect Ratio
16:1016:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate supportG-SYNC, Low Blue Light technology, Flicker-Free certified, 4-sided Super-slim Bezels (3mm)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR78GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)115W (Max TGP with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT CoresYes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame GenerationYes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performanceNVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, 798 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB)Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD2TB PCIe Gen4x4 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)1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot available (Total 2x M.2 slots), supports up to 4TB total storage.
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.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.Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard.
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar.3-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes)WINDFORCE Infinity (Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms)
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes likely available.
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell99Wh Battery Capacity
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use).Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support.
Power Adapter
330W AC Power Adapter240W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.45.4
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)1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology3-zone RGB backlit membrane keyboard with N-Key rollover
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.1.7mm key travel
N-Key Rollover
NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technologyN-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, potentially haptic feedback (varies by config)Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers tuned by HyperX2x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperXDual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Vision®, Built-in Microphones
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphonesFHD 1080p IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Camera privacy shutter)No
Build & Design
Material
Shadow black aluminum (cover and base, for MAX series), plastic chassisChassis details not fully specified, but a sleek design with iridescent logo.
Color Options
Shadow BlackGray Tide
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame3-zone RGB Keyboard, Iridescent Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector)
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 inches26 x 357 x 254 mm (H x W x D) / 1.02 x 14.05 x 10 inches
Additional Features
Premium construction with sleek finish, durable metal constructionPatented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro with Vapor Chamber and Cryo Compound)Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.
Upgrade-Friendly Design
User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability (2 M.2 slots for easy expansion or RAID).Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe 4.0 SSDs (up to 4TB).
AI PC Features
AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization, Copilot+ PC certified.Intel AI Boost NPU, GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Agent, Embedded LLM for AI tasks.
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Power AdapterYes, 240W AC Adapter
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include extended warranty as an add-on, specific to region)Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee
Additional Accessories
PCO Laptop Cooler (as bundled), Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.
Launch Date
Release Date
April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025)2025 (model year, available from Q2/Q3 2025)
Status
AvailableAvailable

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