Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9) Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9) $1,690	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)
Overview
Brand
Alienware	HP
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	OMEN Ultra Slim RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response, IPS, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 500 nits, 100% sRGB
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	16.0
Threads
24 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.7GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	5.4GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-glare, Low Blue Light
Aspect Ratio

Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB 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	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (via two SODIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified
RAID Support
No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Backlit RGB Keyboard with gaming mode
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Advanced vapor chamber cooling
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Supported via HP Omen Command Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W	150W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
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	3 x USB Type-A (Superspeed), 1 x USB Type-C (Superspeed), 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	Stereo speakers with Nahimic Audio
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X Ultra, Audio Boost
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy components
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Matte Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, per-key RGB backlit keyboard
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm
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 Command Center, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	HP OMEN Ultra Slim RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Yes, 150W
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	July 23, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)?

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

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H)

Advantages of HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9):

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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