ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) HP Omen 16 Max with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSHP
Model
ROG Strix G16 G614PM-S5046WSOmen 16 Max 16-ah0076Tx
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5200MHz32GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Performance M.2 SSD
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Display
16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA ROG Nebula Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P316-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 60-240Hz, 3ms response time
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs
Color
Eclipse GrayShadow Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HXIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
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Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
3224
Base Clock
2.4 GHz2.7 GHz (Performance Cores), 2.1 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHzUp to 5.4 GHz (Performance Cores), 4.6 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Cache
80MB L3 Cache36MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (up to 75W in Turbo mode, up to 215W System Total Power in Manual mode)75W (CPU Power in Unleashed mode, up to 250W Total System Power)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS) - *Note: While the general ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 page mentions Intel AI Boost, this specific AMD model would utilize AMD's AI engine.*Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Desktop-Level Performance with Intel®
Display
Screen Size
16 inches16 inches (40.6 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz60-240Hz (Variable Refresh Rate)
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Response Time
3ms (G2G)3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-level ROG Nebula DisplayIPS, micro-edge
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:1016:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, 170-degree viewing angle, 1200:1 Contrast RatioAnti-glare, Low Blue Light, Flicker-free, G-Sync (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), Eyesafe Certified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR716GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W, with 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)175W (with Dynamic Boost, Total Graphics Power)
Ray Tracing
YesYes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX SwitchNVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5DDR5
RAM Speed
5200MHz (expandable up to 64GB)5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Performance M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 available PCIe M.2 Slot (2 total, one slot might be upgradeable to Gen 5 for some models, but this specific model likely supports Gen 4 on both)1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and Gen5 options for upgrades)
RAID Support
Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard with gaming-centric layoutNot explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync (implied)Per Key RGB backlit keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame, Light Bar
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate, Scenario ProfilesOMEN Gaming Hub (Unleashed mode, Optimizer, Network Booster, Light Studio, OMEN AI)
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Full-width heatsink, Full-surround vents, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU, confirmed by ASUS website for this series), 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling, Dust FilterAdvanced cooling system (details not fully specified, but designed for 250W TTP), Vapor Chamber (mentioned in reviews for MAX series), reverse fan exhaust feature (for cleaning)
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, varies by testNot explicitly specified by HP, but expected high performance for AAA titles (as per reviews).
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, varies by usageNot explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop (~4-6 hours for light use, less for gaming).
Charging Type
Standard Charging, USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W), Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes)Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter330W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) (802.11be)
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN)Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.35.4
Ports
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack2x Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGBFull-size, per key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix seriesNot explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specifiedNKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot keyHP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, Haptic Touchpad (some configurations)
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier TechnologyDual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphoneDTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR CameraHP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Enhancements
Windows Hello supportWindows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Privacy Shutter
NoYes (Camera privacy shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassisShadow black aluminum in cover and base
Color Options
Eclipse GrayShadow Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync (implied)Per key RGB backlit keyboard, Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 ~ 1.20 inches)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
Additional Features
Premium construction with sleek finish
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)Yes (details vary, but high-performance cooling for 250W TTP)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, 1 Year Free Microsoft 365, Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee Online Protection 30-day trial
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSD, Q-latch system for SSD slots2 M.2 (SSD) expansion slots, 2 user-accessible memory slots.
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU, OMEN AI for performance optimization.
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC AdapterYes, 330W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite WarrantyYes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include 2-year extended warranty as an add-on)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)1 Year Free Microsoft 365, Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee Online Protection 30-day trial
Launch Date
Release Date
2025 (model year)April 2025 (Launched in India around April 2025)
Status
AvailableAvailable

Which is Better: ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) or HP Omen 16 Max with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX?

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Advantages of HP Omen 16 Max with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which laptop has a better GPU?

HP Omen 16 Max with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has 20 more GPU (0% MORE) than ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX).

How do the screen sizes compare?

Both laptops have equal SCREEN SIZE.

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