HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,699	GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,299	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
Overview
Brand
HP	GIGABYTE
Model
OMEN 16 (2024)	AORUS Elite 16 BWHC3USC65SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 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	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops \| 2TB 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	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 165Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.39 kg (5.29 lbs)	2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs
Color
Shadow Black	Gray Tide
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 170W CPU+GPU)
CPU
	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops
Architecture
	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing.
Display
Screen Size
16.1 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240 Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS Display, Anti-Glare
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits (typical)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light	G-SYNC, Low Blue Light technology, Flicker-Free certified, 4-sided Super-slim Bezels (3mm)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12 GB 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 with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, 798 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (Max TGP with Dynamic Boost)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64 GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot available (Total 2x M.2 slots), supports up to 4TB total storage.
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 a gaming-optimized keyboard.
RGB Customization
Yes, via OMEN Light Studio	3-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.
Performance
Cooling Technology
OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	WINDFORCE Infinity (Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via OMEN Command Center	Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes likely available.
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte.
Battery
Capacity
83 Wh	99Wh Battery Capacity
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support.
Power Adapter
280W	240W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
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	1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port
Ethernet
	RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard	3-zone RGB backlit membrane keyboard with N-Key rollover
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.7mm key travel
N-Key Rollover
Yes	N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost	2x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra	Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Vision®, Built-in Microphones
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction	FHD 1080p IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Enhancements
	Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and plastic	Chassis details not fully specified, but a sleek design with iridescent logo.
Color Options
Shadow Black	Gray Tide
RGB Lighting
Yes, OMEN Light Studio	3-zone RGB Keyboard, Iridescent Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector)
Dimensions
14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm)	26 x 357 x 254 mm (H x W x D) / 1.02 x 14.05 x 10 inches
Additional Features
	Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling	Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)
Software
Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization	Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe 4.0 SSDs (up to 4TB).
AI PC Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU, GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Agent, Embedded LLM for AI tasks.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes, 240W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee
Additional Accessories
None	None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2025 (model year, available from Q2/Q3 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)?

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

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

Offers better Weight (2.39 kg (5.29 lbs) vs 2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs)

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU)

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