HP's 2025 Omen Max 16 gaming laptop is now available for preorder, boasting top-tier components including Intel's Core Ultra 9 HX-series processor and the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU. Shipping is estimated to begin March 13th. This high-performance machine will join HP's existing Omen and Omen Transcend gaming laptop lines.
Preorder the HP Omen Max 16" RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
Available March 2025.
HP Omen Max 16: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080
$2,699.99 at HP
The launch edition features the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, prioritizing performance over the efficiency-focused Core Ultra 9 185H. Other specs include a 16" QHD+ 240Hz display, 32GB DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This configuration undercuts the similarly specced Razer Blade 16 by approximately $500.
Shipping Timeline
HP anticipates shipping the Omen Max 16 in early to mid-March. Benchmarks are pending the RTX 50-series mobile GPU release.
Alternative: Razer Blade Laptops
Razer's 2025 gaming laptops, the Blade 16 and Blade 18, are also available for preorder, featuring Intel and AMD Ryzen processors (depending on model) and RTX 5000-series mobile GPUs (RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090). Preorders include bonus accessories.
Renowned for their premium build quality, Razer Blade laptops utilize a unibody aluminum chassis and a proprietary cooling system with a vacuum-sealed, liquid-filled copper vapor chamber for efficient heat dissipation. This advanced engineering justifies their higher price point compared to competitors.
### Preorder the Razer Blade 18 with RTX 5000 Series GPU
$3,199.99 at Razer
### Preorder the Razer Blade 16 with RTX 5000 Series GPU
$2,799.99 at Razer
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