HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 (RYZEN 9 & RTX 5060)
Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
OMEN MAX 16	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD, 240Hz, 3ms response, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
5.99 pounds	2.5
Color
Shadow Black	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
12 cores	12.0
Threads
24 threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24 MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS LCD	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, micro-edge, anti-glare	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
TGP
	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (via two SODIMM slots)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Supported	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
HP OMEN Gaming Center software	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via NVIDIA GeForce Experience and BIOS	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, and Quiet	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
	See above
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 4 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
180W AC power adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2x USB Type-A 10Gbps, 2x USB Type-C 40Gbps (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, per key RGB backlit	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with plastic accents	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
14.0	358 x 259 x 22 mm
10.59
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 pre-installed	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
DLC Accessory (as per description)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
December 16, 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

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Advantages of HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

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