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Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)

WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
63.5Inno Score
VS
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
57.8Inno Score
61.1Performance64.7
44.9Display55.5
78.5Battery77.3
75.9Portability23.6
5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro6 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and battery (+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 Framework Laptop 13 Pro

  • Stronger portability score: 76 vs 24
  • 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
  • 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
  • 46% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.68 kg
  • 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,700

Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 61
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
  • 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,822 vs 14,965

Display

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
Screen size13.5 ″16 ″+19%
Panel typeLCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen)OLED
Resolution2880x19202560x1600
Refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz+100%
Peak brightness700 nits+40%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra X9 388HIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GraphicsIntel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
RAM64 GB+100%32 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2)DDR5-5600 (2 slots)
Storage2,048 GB+100%1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDPCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,952Top 29%3,097+5%Top 17%
Geekbench 6 (multi)14,965Top 34%19,822+32%Top 15%

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
Capacity74 Wh83 Wh+11%
Web browsing endurance15.9 h—
Charging100 W330 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
Weight1.44 kg+46%2.68 kg
Thickness15.9 mm+43%27.9 mm
MaterialCNC-machined 6063 aluminumAluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
Ports4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211)Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs)
Bluetooth6.05.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E)
Webcam1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter
BiometricsFingerprint readerIR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProHP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available)Windows 11 Home

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