HP Omen Max 16 vs Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 Comparison

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HP Omen Max 16 vs Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815, two laptops from HP and Asus. HP Omen Max 16 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 was launched in January 2025. Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen Max 16 and Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Omen Max 16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB
16GB Ram
356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm (14.04 x 10.59 x 0.9-1.09 inches)
Weight: 2.69 kg (5.93 lbs)

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB Ram
399 x 298 x 23.5-32 mm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.42 kg (7.54 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen Max 16 over Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815

Weight	2.69 kg vs 3.42 kg	0.73 kg lighter
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 168 ppi	More pixels per inch

Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 over HP Omen Max 16

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79% vs ~77.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 6 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS vs 23 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2

Common Strengths of Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and HP Omen Max 16

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v5	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 and HP Omen Max 16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP Omen Max 16 vs Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen Max 16 and the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.69 kg (5.93 lbs)	3.42 kg (7.54 lbs)
Surface Area	959 cm2 (148.7 inches2)	1189 cm2 (184.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.4%	~79%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.19 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.418 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the HP Omen Max 16 and the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 External Dimensions

Weight

Omen Max 16 weighs 2.69 kg (5.93 lbs), whereas the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 weighs 3.42 kg (7.54 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Omen Max 16 2.69 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 3.42 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP Omen Max 16 27.69 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 32.00 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP Omen Max 16 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 is 0.19 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Omen Max 16 vs Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	Arc Graphics (4-
Number of Threads	24	24
L3 Cache	36 MB	36 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP Omen Max 16 and Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	975 MHz	2235 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	2520 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	175 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	23 TFLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bus	256 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	~25.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7680	4608
TMUs	240	144
ROPs	120	72

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP Omen Max 16 has a FLOPS value of 23 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 ' has a FLOPS value of 23.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Omen Max 16 and the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Omen Max 16	Asus ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	83 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	330 W	280 / 380 W

On the other hand, the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Omen Max 16's 83 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Omen Max 16 83 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 90 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Omen Max 16 and the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP Omen Max 16 vs Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen Max 16 and Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Omen Max 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has a larger18.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen Max 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ROG Strix G18 2025 G815's total usable screen area is 939cm² / 146inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Omen Max 16 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Omen Max 16 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 168 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 offer the same refresh rate of 240 Hz.

Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 boast the same response time of 3.0 ms.

Brightness
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 offer the same maximum brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

HP Omen Max 16 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 500 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

HP Omen Max 16 vs Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 have USB-A ports. Omen Max 16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 feature Thunderbolt ports. Omen Max 16 has Thunderbolt 4, while ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has Thunderbolt 5.

HDMI
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Omen Max 16 nor ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Omen Max 16 and ROG Strix G18 2025 G815 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes