HP Omen Max 16

The HP Omen Max 16 is a potent gaming laptop, whether you go for the base model or the flagship as tested. You'll want to opt for the OLED screen though, as it's one of the best we've tested and makes many laptops pale in comparison. It's not without its issues though, with a spicy Intel CPU and lackluster keyboard feel.

The HP Omen Max 16 as tested offers 1% low frame rates that are lower than other RTX 5080 laptops, and slightly lower frame rates overall. That's not to say it's not a good laptop—it's well built, has a good screen and plenty of overall grunt. It all depends on whether you're prepared to wait for the drivers to catch up.

The HP Omen Max 16 offers good performance, stunning visuals and layered sound, but it’s a lot to lug around.

The HP Omen Max 16 is an exemplary gaming laptop thanks to its powerful RTX 50-series performance, vibrant 16-inch OLED display, and elegant design. Though it costs a lot and is heavy to carry around, it delivers a fantastic gaming experience.

As fast as the Arrow Lake HX CPU may be, it may be too fast for the Omen Max 16 to handle. Core temperature under load or when gaming is well over 90 C while clock rates are consistently slower than the same processor running on the aforementioned Legion Pro 7i 16. The deficit may be small, but enthusiasts who want every last drop of performance may prefer the Lenovo as a result or another model with cooler but slower CPU options.