MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299	Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260)
Overview
Brand
MSI	HP
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 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
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (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
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	5.99 pounds
Color
Black	Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	12 cores
Threads
32 Threads	24 threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.1 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24 MB L3 cache
TDP
55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240 Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS LCD
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Low Blue Light, micro-edge, anti-glare
Response Time
	3 ms
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 with 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
2TB 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 MSI Mystic Light	Supported
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	HP OMEN Gaming Center software
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Supported via NVIDIA GeForce Experience and BIOS
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 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
330W	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, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 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
1.9mm	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
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	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
Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	14.0
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed MSI 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, 330W	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: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9)?

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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 4070)

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