Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299	HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Alienware	HP
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	OMEN MAX 16
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7 dedicated)
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD, 240Hz, 3ms response, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	5.99 pounds
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	12 cores
Threads
24 Threads	24 threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24 MB L3 cache
TDP
55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240 Hz
Response Time
3ms	3 ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS LCD
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Low Blue Light, micro-edge, anti-glare
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
TGP

Benchmark Scores

Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (via two SODIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified
RAID Support
No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Supported
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	HP OMEN Gaming Center software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Supported via NVIDIA GeForce Experience and BIOS
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 4 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W	180W AC power adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size, per key RGB backlit
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5 mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	14.0
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 pre-installed
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	DLC Accessory (as per description)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	December 16, 2025
Status
Available	Available
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Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9)?

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

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

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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