HP Omen Max 16 vs HP Omen 16 2022 AMD Comparison

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16 inches | January 2025

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16.1 inches | July 2022

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HP Omen Max 16 vs HP Omen 16 2022 AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen Max 16 and Omen 16 2022 AMD, two laptops by HP. HP Omen Max 16 was introduced to market in January 2025 and HP Omen 16 2022 AMD was launched in July 2022. As you can see, Omen 16 2022 AMD is 3 years older than Omen Max 16. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Omen Max 16 and Omen 16 2022 AMD are members of HP's Omen series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Omen Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Omen Max 16	January 2025	16.0"	356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm	2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2024	January 2024	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
HP Omen Transcend 14	January 2024	14.0"	313 x 233.5 x 16.9 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP Omen 17 2024	January 2024	17.3"	397.5 x 277.9 x 27.5-30 mm	2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2023	March 2023	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 23.5 mm	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
HP Omen Transcend 16	March 2023	16.0"	356.61 x 268.98 x 19.81 mm	2.09 kg (4.61 lbs)
HP Omen 17 2023	January 2023	17.3"	381 x 262.1 x 25.4 mm	2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)
HP Omen 16 2022 AMD	July 2022	16.1"	369 x 248 x 23 mm	2.41 kg (5.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen Max 16 and HP Omen 16 2022 AMD 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 7 255HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB
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: 2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)

HP Omen 16 2022 AMD Key Specs

Launched in July 2022
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
369 x 248 x 23 mm (14.53 x 9.76 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 2.41 kg (5.31 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen Max 16 and Omen 16 2022 AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen Max 16 over HP Omen 16 2022 AMD

Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 6.3 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.2%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 14 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 6 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	9.7-16.6 TFLOPS vs 7.46 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose HP Omen 16 2022 AMD over HP Omen Max 16

Weight	2.41 kg vs 2.48 kg	0.07 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.1% vs ~77.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	54.1 dB vs 61.1 dB	Less fan noise
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	13.0 x 8.6 cm vs 12.5 x 8.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Key Travel	1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm	Better typing feel

Common Strengths of HP Omen 16 2022 AMD and HP Omen Max 16

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs July 2022	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	DDR5 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Omen 16 2022 AMD and HP Omen Max 16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

HP Omen Max 16 vs HP Omen 16 2022 AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen Max 16 and the HP Omen 16 2022 AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)	2.41 kg (5.31 lbs)
Surface Area	959 cm2 (148.7 inches2)	915 cm2 (141.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.4%	~78.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	140°	140Â°

Comparison of the HP Omen Max 16 and the HP Omen 16 2022 AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Omen Max 16 weighs 2.48 kg (5.47 lbs), whereas the Omen 16 2022 AMD weighs 2.41 kg (5.31 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

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Thickness Comparison

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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 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Omen 16 2022 AMD is 0.15 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Omen Max 16 vs HP Omen 16 2022 AMD: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	20 (8P + 12E)	8
Number of Threads	20	16
L3 Cache	30 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	AMD Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	6 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 HP Omen 16 2022 AMD.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		75 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	9.7-16.6 TFLOPS	7.46 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~24 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3328	2560
TMUs	104	80
ROPs	48	32

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 9.7-16.6 TFLOPS whereas the HP Omen 16 2022 AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 7.46 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Omen Max 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2

Both laptops, the Omen Max 16 and the Omen 16 2022 AMD, 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	HP Omen 16 2022 (AMD)
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Memory	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM	16 GB ; 4 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~15.3 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 4 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Omen Max 16|HP Omen 16 2022 (AMD)

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	83 Wh	83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	280 / 330 W	200 / 280 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 83 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Omen Max 16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Omen 16 2022 AMD's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 HP Omen 16 2022 AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen Max 16 and HP Omen 16 2022 AMD 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, Omen 16 2022 AMD has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen Max 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Omen 16 2022 AMD's total usable screen area is 714cm² / 111inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Omen Max 16 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The Omen Max 16 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Omen Max 16 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Omen Max 16 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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HP Omen Max 16 vs HP Omen 16 2022 AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Omen Max 16 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Omen 16 2022 AMD (v6E).

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 Omen 16 2022 AMD have USB-A ports. Omen Max 16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Omen 16 2022 AMD has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen Max 16 and Omen 16 2022 AMD 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
Omen Max 16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Omen 16 2022 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Omen Max 16 and Omen 16 2022 AMD 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
Omen 16 2022 AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Omen Max 16 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Omen Max 16 and Omen 16 2022 AMD 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.2
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: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes