ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
68Performance57.1
55Display41.5
50.7Battery77.3
38.2Portability33.3
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+11). HP OMEN 16 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 38 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 51
- 53% higher charging: 230 W vs 150 W
- 32% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 83 Wh+32% |
| Charging | 150 W | 230 W+53% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg+9% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 25.4 mm+6% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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