ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
44.1Performance64.7
41.6Display55.5
65.7Battery77.3
78Portability23.6
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)7 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+14). ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 24
- 47% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.68 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 66
- 267% higher charging: 330 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 3,097+27%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600Top 48% | 19,822+46%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 83 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 90 W | 330 W+267% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+47% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+47% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p + 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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