ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) $1,999	MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
Overview
Brand
ASUS	HP
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	OMEN MAX 16 Pro Gaming Laptop (2025 Model, e.g., 16-ak0xxx variant)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 64GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.68 kg or 5.91 lbs
Color
Black	Shadow Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	12 (4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with Unleashed Mode)
Architecture
	Zen 5 (Strix Point)
Additional Features
	AMD Ryzen AI (up to 55 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC certified
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, Variable Refresh Rate support
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x32GB configured for 64GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4 and potentially Gen5 in some configurations)
RAID Support
No	Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub, RGB Light Bar.
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro (Vapor Chamber, upgraded hybrid thermal compound, intelligent IR thermopile sensor, optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual overclock control)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but typical for powerful gaming laptops (approx. 5-8 hours for light use).
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
330W	330W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2x USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort™ 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port)
Ethernet
	Integrated 10/100/1000/2500 GbE LAN (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size, per-key RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
1.9mm	Not explicitly specified, but described as comfortable with good travel.
N-Key Rollover
Yes	NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support, potentially haptic feedback (varies by config)
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Enhancements
	Windows Hello support, AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Shadow black aluminum (cover and base, for MAX series), plastic chassis
Color Options
Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Per-Key RGB keyboard, RGB Light Bar, RGB in keyboard frame
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	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, durable metal construction
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro with Vapor Chamber and Cryo Compound)
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability (2 M.2 slots for easy expansion or RAID).
AI PC Features
	AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization, Copilot+ PC certified.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may include extended warranty as an add-on, specific to region)
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	PCO Laptop Cooler (as bundled), Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	April 2025 (as per current market listings and HP announcements at CES 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)?

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

Advantages of HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375):

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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