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HP OMEN Slim 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5060) vs HP OMEN 16 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070)

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HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 2,200 g.
  • Screen: 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA).
  • 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 225,000Out of Stock
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HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 2,430 g.
  • 16 inch screen.
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 235,000Out of Stock

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HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 220,000
HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 218,000
Dell Latitude 7450, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 220,000
HP OmniBook 7 Flip 16-au0773cl, Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 232,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5KSh 227,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProKSh 228,000
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSDKSh 227,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP OMEN Slim 16 if you want Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel models, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (about 2.2 kg). Choose the HP OMEN 16 if you want more memory (32 GB RAM), a smoother 240 Hz display and more CPU cores (24).

Weight

HP OMEN Slim 16
2.2 kg
HP OMEN 16
2.43 kg

Display

HP OMEN Slim 16
2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)
HP OMEN 16
2560 × 1600

Refresh

HP OMEN Slim 16
144 Hz display refresh rate
HP OMEN 16
240 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

HP OMEN Slim 16
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor
HP OMEN 16
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor

Storage

HP OMEN Slim 16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
HP OMEN 16
PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP OMEN Slim 16

  • Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel models.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: about 2.2 kg (vs 2.43 kg).

HP OMEN 16

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 144 Hz).
  • More CPU cores: 24 (vs 16).
  • Higher boost clock: up to 5.8 GHz (vs 5.4 GHz).

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PriorityHP OMEN Slim 16HP OMEN 16
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphics
Memory16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Display16-inch LCD display, 144 Hz16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz
Battery life6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer83 Wh 6-cell or 70 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion polymer platform options
WeightAbout 2.2 kg2.43 kg
ChargingHP Fast Charge supported100 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
BrandHPHP
ModelHP OMEN Slim 16OMEN 16-am0004TX (BM8Z8PA)
Announced20252025
Form FactorGaming laptopClamshell
ColorShadow Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Dimensions357.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm356.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm minimum platform dimensions
WeightStarting at 2.2 kg2.43 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium keyboard deck with plastic chassis—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Display Size16-inch16 inches
Display TypeIPS anti-glareIPS LCD
Resolution2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)2560 × 1600
Refresh Rate144 Hz240Hz
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features16:10, 100% sRGB, anti-glare, low blue light, NVIDIA G-SYNCAnti-glare; 100% sRGB; 3 ms response; low blue light; variable refresh rate

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285HIntel Core i9-14900HX
CPU16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 16 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads; up to 5.8 GHz; 36 MB cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR78GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
RAM16 GB32GB
Storage1 TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Battery6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer83 Wh 6-cell or 70 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion polymer platform options
Battery LifeVaries by workload and configuration—
ChargingHP Fast Charge supportedHP Fast Charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes with the system off; 100 W / 20 V USB-C for light workloads
Power Adapter230 W Smart AC adapter230 W HP Smart AC power adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)Wi-Fi 6E AX211 or Wi-Fi 6 Realtek platform modules
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3 (Intel AX211) or 5.4 (Realtek)
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)RJ-45 Ethernet port

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
WebcamHP True Vision 1080p FHD IR webcam with privacy shutterHP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction
SpeakersDual speakers tuned by HyperXDual speakers tuned by HyperX
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphones
Audio FeaturesDTS:X Ultra; HyperX tuning; HP Audio BoostDTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with numeric keypadFull-size 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight4-zone RGB backlit keyboardYes
TrackpadPrecision multi-touch touchpadHP Imagepad with touch-gesture support
Fingerprint ReaderNo—
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
USB-A3 × USB-A1 × USB-A 10 Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C2 × USB-C with DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery1 × USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel modelsNo Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 10 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-C / ThunderboltDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo SD or microSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connectorAC smart-pin power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
SecurityFirmware TPM; IR camera; webcam privacy shutterFirmware TPM; power-on and administrator passwords; camera privacy switch
CoolingOMEN Tempest Cooling Evolution with dual fansOMEN Tempest Cooling Technology
Special FeaturesOMEN Gaming Hub; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA DLSS 4Advanced Optimus; OMEN Gaming Hub

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
LaptopOMEN Slim Gaming Laptop 16 Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16-am0004TX

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have 16-inch screens.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose OMEN 16 for more memory and a smoother screen; OMEN Slim 16 offers RTX 5060 graphics and a lighter build.

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