HP OMEN 16 (AMD) vs HP OMEN MAX 16
The HP OMEN MAX 16 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, is better for gaming and has more memory. Pick the HP OMEN 16 only if it matters to you that it is lighter.
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Key differences
- Speed HP OMEN MAX 16 wins
The HP OMEN MAX 16 is quicker. Its AMD Ryzen AI 9 is built for heavy creative work, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 in the HP OMEN 16 has the power for photo and video editing.
- Gaming HP OMEN MAX 16 wins
The HP OMEN MAX 16 is the one for gaming: its RTX 5070 Ti plays the latest games at very high settings, while the HP OMEN 16 with its RTX 5050 plays modern games at 1080p.
- Memory HP OMEN MAX 16 wins
The HP OMEN MAX 16 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Smoothness HP OMEN MAX 16 wins
The HP OMEN MAX 16's 240 Hz screen is smoother than the HP OMEN 16's 144 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
- Weight HP OMEN 16 wins
The HP OMEN 16 is 0.3 kg lighter: 2.44 kg against 2.71 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OMEN 16 if…
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.3 kg lighter.
- You keep big files on the laptop: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You want a big screen: it's 16 inches.
Choose the HP OMEN MAX 16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or keep a lot open at once: its AMD Ryzen AI 9 is the more powerful processor.
- You play games: its RTX 5070 Ti plays the latest games at very high settings.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You play fast games: its 240 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OMEN 16 leads on battery and weight, while the HP OMEN MAX 16 leads on performance, the screen and ports and wireless. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP OMEN MAX 16 is ahead on performance.
It is faster, is better for gaming and has more memory, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP OMEN MAX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The HP OMEN MAX 16 is ahead on the screen.
It has a smoother screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP OMEN MAX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The HP OMEN 16 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, and the HP OMEN MAX 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP OMEN MAX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Charger | 230 W | 330 W |
| Charges via | Barrel (HP 4.5 mm smart pin) | AC smart pin (barrel) |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 min | approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 2.71 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.5 x 269 x 23.7-25.4 mm | 356.5 x 269 x 22.9-24.8 mm |
| Materials | — | Sandblasted cover, paint finish base and keyboard frame; recycled metal in cover, base and hinge caps |
| Colour | Shadow black | Shadow black |
| Colours available | Shadow black, Ceramic white | Shadow black |
Ports and wireless
The HP OMEN MAX 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7, and the HP OMEN 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP OMEN MAX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; Power Delivery 3.0 charging, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (barrel power) | 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-C 40Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.1 charging, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (2.5 GbE), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x AC smart pin (power) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | USB4 40Gbps |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 2.5 GbE RJ-45 (10/100/1000/2500) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek MT7922 (Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2) | MediaTek MT7925 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP OMEN MAX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlight, numeric keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting | Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, numeric keypad, NKRO anti-ghosting |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad (size not published) | HP Imagepad |
| Speakers | 2x speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra |
| Microphones | dual-array digital | dual-array digital |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, Camera privacy shutter | Camera privacy shutter, TPM (firmware TPM) |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP OMEN 16 (AMD) | HP OMEN MAX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | BV3G4EA#ABU | BV3G1EA#ABU |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |