Apple MacBook Neo vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
40.4Performance57.1
29.8Display41.5
20Battery77.3
86.4Portability33.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+17). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 33
- 50% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 25.4 mm
- 49% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 20
- 1050% higher charging: 230 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 83 Wh+127% |
| Charging | 20 W | 230 W+1050% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+49% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+50% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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