HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) Comparison

HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) $1,999	HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
Overview
Brand
HP	HP
Model
OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant)	OMEN MAX 16
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7 dedicated)
RTX 5070 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz	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
2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs	5.99 pounds
Color
Shadow Black	Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 5 (Strix Point)
Cores
12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	12 cores
Threads
24.0	24 threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache	24 MB L3 cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certified
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240 Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	3 ms
Panel Type
IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare	IPS LCD
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate support	Low Blue Light, micro-edge, anti-glare
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	16 GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Supported
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Benchmark Scores

Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB)	Up to 64GB (via two SODIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and potentially Gen5 in some configurations)
RAID Support
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.	Per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar.	Supported
Game Optimization
OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)	HP OMEN Gaming Center software
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes)	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)	Supported via NVIDIA GeForce Experience and BIOS
Performance Modes
Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)	Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell	76 Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use).	Up to 4 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W AC Power Adapter	180W AC power adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax)
Ethernet
Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.4
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)	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
Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology	Full-size, per key RGB backlit
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.	1.5 mm
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	Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX	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	1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter
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 plastic accents
Color Options
Shadow Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame	Keyboard backlit with customizable 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	14.0
Additional Features
Premium construction with sleek finish, durable metal construction
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
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)	HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 pre-installed
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	HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Power Adapter	180W AC adapter
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)	DLC Accessory (as per description)
Launch Date
Release Date
April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025)	December 16, 2025
Status
Available	Available
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