HP Omen Slim 16 2025 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 Comparison

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HP Omen Slim 16 2025 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Omen Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13, two laptops from HP and Microsoft. HP Omen Slim 16 2025 was introduced to market in March 2025 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 was launched in May 2025. There is only 2 months difference between Omen Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Omen Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13 are members of Microsoft's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP ZBook 8 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359 x 250 x 19.2 mm	1.72 kg (3.79 lbs)
HP ZBook 8 G1i 14"	March 2025	14.0"	215.6 x 222 x 18.9 mm	1.43 kg (3.15 lbs)
HP ProBook 4 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359.4 x 251 x 1.7 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359.4 x 251 x 1.7 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP ProBook 4 G1q	March 2025	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 10.9 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"	March 2025	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 17 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
HP OmniBook 5 14	March 2025	14.0"	311.9 x 217.4 x 12.7 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13.3	March 2025	13.3"	297.3 x 212.2 x 16.5-17.4 mm	1 kg (2.21 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Omen Slim 16 2025 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Omen Slim 16 2025 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H,Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU: Intel Arc 130T
16GB,24GB,32GB Ram
357.5 x 269 x 19.9 mm (14.07 x 10.59 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 Key Specs

Launched in May 2025
13.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
285.65 x 214.14 x 15.6 mm (11.25 x 8.43 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Omen Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Omen Slim 16 2025 over Microsoft Surface Laptop 13

Display Size	16 inches vs 13 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 37 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS vs 2.3 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm

Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 over HP Omen Slim 16 2025

Weight	1.22 kg vs 2.40 kg	1.18 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.3% vs ~77.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.5 mm vs 6.4 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	178 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1280 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	97.6% vs 62.5%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 and HP Omen Slim 16 2025

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs May 2025	Both laptops are recent models
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
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 and HP Omen Slim 16 2025

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

HP Omen Slim 16 2025 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Omen Slim 16 2025 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)	1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)
Surface Area	962 cm2 (149 inches2)	612 cm2 (94.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.2%	~82.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.4 mm	~5.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	White	Silver, Gray, Purple

Comparison of the HP Omen Slim 16 2025 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 External Dimensions

Weight

Omen Slim 16 2025 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs), whereas the Surface Laptop 13 weighs 1.22 kg (2.69 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 Slim 16 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP Omen Slim 16 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

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 Slim 16 2025 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 is 0.09 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
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

HP Omen Slim 16 2025 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	3.4 GHz
Number of Cores	14 (4P + 8E)	8
Number of Threads	14	8
L3 Cache	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 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 Slim 16 2025 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H,Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc 130T	Adreno X1-45
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	280 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1107 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	35 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	2.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	5.6 Gbps	8.45 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	1024
TMUs	56	48
ROPs	28	24

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 Slim 16 2025 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Omen Slim 16 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Omen Slim 16 2025 and the Surface Laptop 13, 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 Slim 16 (2025)	Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
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	70 Wh	50 Wh
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Right
Charge Power	1500 W	45 W

Moreover, the Omen Slim 16 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 70 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Surface Laptop 13's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Omen Slim 16 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Omen Slim 16 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Surface Laptop 13's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
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 Slim 16 2025 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Omen Slim 16 2025 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 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 Slim 16 2025 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Surface Laptop 13 has a smaller 13.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Omen Slim 16 2025 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Surface Laptop 13's total usable screen area is 503cm² / 78inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Laptop 13 features a higher pixel density with 178 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Omen Slim 16 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
The Omen Slim 16 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Omen Slim 16 2025 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Surface Laptop 13 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Omen Slim 16 2025

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Omen Slim 16 2025 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Surface Laptop 13 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Omen Slim 16 2025 (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 Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13 have USB-A ports. Omen Slim 16 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Surface Laptop 13 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Omen Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13 have USB Type-C ports. Omen Slim 16 2025 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Surface Laptop 13 has 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
Neither Omen Slim 16 2025 nor Surface Laptop 13 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Omen Slim 16 2025 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Laptop 13 does not have an HDMI port.

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 Slim 16 2025 nor Surface Laptop 13 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Omen Slim 16 2025 and Surface Laptop 13 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)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No