ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
63.4Performance64.7
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery77.3
24.5Portability23.6
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)3 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and portability (+1). HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 15% higher charging: 380 W vs 330 W
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 23% | 3,097+3%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 15% | 19,822+1%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+15% | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg+1% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 27.9 mm+9% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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