HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9) Comparison

HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299 Check Deal	Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9) $2,199 Check Deal	ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)
Overview
Brand
HP	Thunderobot
Model
OMEN MAX 16	Zero 16 Pro
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD, 240Hz, 3ms response, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light	16" QHD+ (2560x1600) IPS, 360Hz, 100% sRGB, HDR, Eye-Care Technology
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
5.99 pounds	Approximately 2.2 kg
Color
Shadow Black	Futuristic Silver
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
12 cores	24 cores (8 Performance cores + 16 Efficient cores)
Threads
24 threads	32.0
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz (Performance cores), 1.8 GHz (Efficient cores)
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
24 MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	360Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS LCD	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	500 nits (Peak)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Low Blue Light, micro-edge, anti-glare	HDR support, Eye-Care Technology, Anti-Glare coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7	12 GB GDDR6
TGP
	270W (Total Graphics Power)
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 25,000
Additional Features
	DirectX 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA Reflex
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (via two SODIMM slots)	Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
	Not available (single M.2 slot)
RAID Support
	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad	Backlit RGB Keyboard with customizable zones
RGB Customization
Supported	Supported via Control Center
Game Optimization
HP OMEN Gaming Center software	Pre-configured Performance Modes (Office, Gaming, High-Performance)
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans	Dual Night Owl fans, 7 heat pipes, 316 copper fins, advanced airflow design
Overclocking Support
Supported via NVIDIA GeForce Experience and BIOS	Yes, via Control Center
Performance Modes
Multiple modes including Performance, Balanced, and Quiet	Office, Gaming, High-Performance, Custom
Benchmark Scores
	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 4 hours (varies with usage)	Approximately 4-6 hours under mixed usage; up to 2 hours gaming
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
180W AC power adapter	230W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
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	3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, per key RGB backlit	Full-sized RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with plastic accents	Aluminum chassis with reinforced magnesium alloy elements
Color Options
Shadow Black	Futuristic Silver
RGB Lighting
Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB	Spectra RGB lighting across keyboard and logo
Dimensions
14.0	Approx. 356mm x 250mm x 20mm
10.59
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system	Yes, with customizable fan profiles
Software
HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 pre-installed	Control Center for performance tuning, RGB customization, fan control
Box Contents
Laptop
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop	Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	230W AC adapter
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included (1-year standard warranty)
Additional Accessories
DLC Accessory (as per description)	None included
Launch Date
Release Date
December 16, 2025	November 5, 2025
Status
Available	Available

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