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HP OMEN Slim 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5060) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

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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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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD).
  • 66.5 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 227,000In Stock
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HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 220,000
HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 235,000
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 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 a larger 83 Wh battery, a larger 16-inch screen and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45). Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a higher 2880 × 1864 screen resolution, Bluetooth 6.0 and a lighter build (1.51 kg).

Weight

HP OMEN Slim 16
2.2 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
1.51 kg

Display

HP OMEN Slim 16
2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
2880 x 1864

Performance

HP OMEN Slim 16
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M5 processor

Storage

HP OMEN Slim 16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Solid-state drive (SSD)

Stored energy

HP OMEN Slim 16
83 Wh of stored energy
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
66.5 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP OMEN Slim 16

  • Larger battery: 83 Wh (vs 66.5 Wh).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 15-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
  • 3 × USB-A.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • More CPU cores: 16 (vs 10).

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1864 (vs 2560 × 1600).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 1.51 kg (vs about 2.2 kg).
  • Slimmer: 11.5 mm thick (vs 19.9 mm).

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PriorityHP OMEN Slim 16Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphicsApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics
Memory16 GB RAMUp to 24 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Display16-inch LCD display, 144 Hz15-inch LCD display, 224 ppi
Battery life6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymerUp to 18 hours per charge
WeightAbout 2.2 kg1.51 kg

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 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
BrandHPApple
ModelHP OMEN Slim 16MacBook Air 15-inch M5
Announced20252026
Form FactorGaming laptopClamshell
ColorShadow BlackMidnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Dimensions357.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm340.4 × 237.6 × 11.5 mm
WeightStarting at 2.2 kg1.51 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium keyboard deck with plastic chassisAluminium enclosure

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Display Size16-inch15 inches
Display TypeIPS anti-glareLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS
Resolution2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)2880 x 1864
Refresh Rate144 Hz—
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features16:10, 100% sRGB, anti-glare, low blue light, NVIDIA G-SYNCWide colour P3; True Tone; 1 billion colours; 224 ppi

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285HApple M5
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 NPU10 cores: 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUApple 10-core GPU
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMUnified memory
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDSolid-state drive (SSD)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
RAM16 GB16GB / 24GB
Storage1 TB1TB / 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Battery6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer66.5 Wh lithium-polymer
Battery LifeVaries by workload and configurationApple tests: up to 18 hours video streaming or 15 hours wireless web
ChargingHP Fast Charge supportedMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power Adapter230 W Smart AC adapterCompatible USB-C PD power source, minimum 35 W; inclusion varies by market

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomemacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
WebcamHP True Vision 1080p FHD IR webcam with privacy shutter12MP Center Stage Camera
SpeakersDual speakers tuned by HyperXSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesThree-microphone array with directional beamforming
Audio FeaturesDTS:X Ultra; HyperX tuning; HP Audio BoostSpatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback; headphone support for high-impedance loads

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with numeric keypadMagic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard Backlight4-zone RGB backlit keyboardYes
TrackpadPrecision multi-touch touchpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderNoTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
USB-A3 × USB-ANo
USB-C2 × USB-C with DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports; USB4 up to 40 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel models2x Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1No built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-C / ThunderboltDisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack3.5mm headphone jack
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connectorMagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
SecurityFirmware TPM; IR camera; webcam privacy shutterTouch ID and Secure Enclave
CoolingOMEN Tempest Cooling Evolution with dual fansFanless passive cooling
Special FeaturesOMEN Gaming Hub; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA DLSS 4Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine

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 8GBApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
LaptopOMEN Slim Gaming Laptop 16 Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, RTX 5060 8GBMacBook Air 15-inch M5
Charging Cable—USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose HP OMEN Slim 16 for Windows, a larger battery and RTX 5060 graphics; Apple MacBook Air 15-inch combines macOS, Apple 10-core graphics and a lighter build.

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