HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025 Comparison

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025 $2,699	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
Overview
Brand
HP	MSI
Model
OMEN 16 (2024)	Vector 17 HX A14VHG-649US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4080 Laptops
RAM
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64 GB DDR5-5600MHz Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16.1-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300 nits	17-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
CPU
	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16.1 inches	17 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	Up to 500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light	Anti-Glare, G-Sync
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64 GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via OMEN Light Studio	Yes, via MSI Mystic Light
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via OMEN Command Center	Yes, via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh	99Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
280W	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
2 x USB Type-A 5 Gbps signaling rate, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x AC smart pin, 1 x headphone/microphone combo	1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost	Dynaudio speakers with Hi-Res Audio
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra	Nahimic 3D Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and plastic	Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, OMEN Light Studio	Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting
Dimensions
14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)	39.7 x 27.0 x 2.5 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling	Yes, with Cooler Boost 5
Software
Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025?

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

Advantages of HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

Advantages of MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025:

Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))

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