Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
44Performance64.7
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based55.5
88.4Batteryspec-based77.3
53.3Portabilityspec-based23.6
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)4 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) scores 63 against 63 for HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 40% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 20% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 83 Wh
- 20% lower weight: 2.15 kg vs 2.68 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 44
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,097Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,822Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+20% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 330 W+136% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+20% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+40% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
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