HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
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| Overview | ||
| Brand | ||
| HP | MSI | |
| Model | ||
| OMEN 16 (2024) | Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US | |
| 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 | 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD | |
| 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Laptops | 1TB 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 | 15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440), 165Hz, IPS-Level | |
| Operating System | ||
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | |
| Weight | ||
| 2.39 kg (5.29 lbs) | 2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs | |
| Color | ||
| Shadow Black | Black | |
| 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 | 32.0 | |
| Base Clock | ||
| 2.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz (P-core base), 1.6 GHz (E-core base) | |
| Max Turbo Boost | ||
| Up to 5.8 GHz | Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency) | |
| Cache | ||
| 36 MB Intel Smart Cache | 36MB L3 Cache | |
| TDP | ||
| 55W | 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 115W GPU + CPU Power Share) | |
| CPU | ||
| Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor | ||
| Intel Core i9 Laptops | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Raptor Lake (14th Gen) | ||
| Additional Features | ||
| MSI AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard. | ||
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | ||
| 16.1 inches | 15.6 inches | |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| 240 Hz | 165Hz | |
| Response Time | ||
| 3 ms | 2.5ms (Typical, as seen on similar MSI panels) | |
| Panel Type | ||
| IPS | IPS-Level, Anti-Glare | |
| Color Gamut | ||
| 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) | |
| Brightness | ||
| 300 nits | Not explicitly specified, but typically around 300-350 nits for QHD IPS-level gaming panels. | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Anti-Glare, Low Blue Light | Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Design) for optimal performance. | |
| Aspect Ratio | ||
| 16:9 | ||
| 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 | Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS. | |
| Architecture | ||
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | ||
| TGP | ||
| 115W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2347MHz) | ||
| Memory | ||
| RAM Type | ||
| DDR5 | DDR5 | |
| RAM Speed | ||
| 5600 MHz | 5600MHz | |
| Expandable Memory | ||
| Yes, up to 64 GB | Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 32GB total) | |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage | ||
| 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD | |
| Secondary Storage Options | ||
| Not specified | 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) - this model usually has only one M.2 slot. To upgrade storage, you'd replace the existing 1TB SSD. | |
| RAID Support | ||
| No | Not specified | |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | ||
| Yes, with Macro Functionality | Yes (lighted WASD, specially-designed keycaps) | |
| RGB Customization | ||
| Yes, via OMEN Light Studio | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key | |
| Game Optimization | ||
| AI-powered performance tuning | MSI Center (with AI Engine), MSI App Player | |
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Technology | ||
| OMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber | Cooler Boost 5 Technology (CPU & GPU Share-pipe Design, 2 Fans, 5 Heat Pipes) | |
| Overclocking Support | ||
| Yes, via OMEN Command Center | Yes (via MSI Center) | |
| Performance Modes | ||
| Balanced, Performance, Full Speed | Available via MSI Center (e.g., Extreme Performance, Silent) | |
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Not specified | Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected strong performance for its class. | |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ||
| 83 Wh | 75Whr, 4-cell Li-Polymer | |
| Backup Time | ||
| Up to 6 hours (varies with usage) | Not explicitly specified, but general gaming laptop battery life. | |
| Charging Type | ||
| Fast Charging | Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 (supports 100W PD charging via Type-C) | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| 280W | 240W AC Adapter | |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | ||
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, 1x DC-in | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Gigabit LAN (RJ45) | ||
| Keyboard & Touchpad | ||
| Keyboard Type | ||
| Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key | |
| Key Travel | ||
| 1.5 mm | 1.7mm Key Travel | |
| N-Key Rollover | ||
| Yes | Anti-Ghost Key (implied N-Key rollover capability) | |
| Touchpad Features | ||
| Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support | 31% Larger Touchpad (compared to previous generation), Multi-touch | |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | ||
| Dual speakers with HP Audio Boost | 2x 2W Speakers | |
| Audio Enhancements | ||
| DTS:X Ultra | Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready | |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | ||
| Yes, 3.5 mm combo jack | Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack) | |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | ||
| HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
| Privacy Shutter | ||
| Yes | No | |
| Enhancements | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but generally basic. | ||
| Build & Design | ||
| Material | ||
| Aluminum and plastic | Plastic chassis (Black) | |
| Color Options | ||
| Shadow Black | Black | |
| RGB Lighting | ||
| Yes, OMEN Light Studio | 4-Zone RGB Keyboard | |
| Dimensions | ||
| 14.53 x 10.21 x 0.93 inches (368.3 x 259.5 x 23.6 mm) | 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99") | |
| Special Features | ||
| Virtual Reality Ready | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Advanced Cooling | ||
| Yes, with OMEN Tempest Cooling | Yes (Cooler Boost 5 with Share Pipe Design) | |
| Software | ||
| Pre-installed OMEN Command Center for system control and customization | MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), AI Engine, MSI App Player | |
| Upgrade-Friendly Design | ||
| Up to 96GB RAM (2 slots), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot (already populated with 1TB) | ||
| Box Contents | ||
| Laptop | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| Yes, 280W | Yes, 240W AC Adapter | |
| User Manual | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty Card | ||
| Yes | Yes, 3-Year Limited Warranty (may vary by region) | |
| Additional Accessories | ||
| None | Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime) | |
| Launch Date | ||
| Release Date | ||
| 2024.0 | July 2025 (as per current market listings) | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
Which is Better: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)?
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 2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs)
Advantages of MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen):
- Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU)
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
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