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HP OMEN 16 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (Ryzen 9 270, RTX 5070)

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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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ASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

ASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 2,200 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • AMD Ryzen 9 270 processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 240,000Out 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
HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 225,000
HP Elite Dragonfly G4, Core i7-1365U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 250,000
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSDKSh 227,000
HP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 210,000
HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP OMEN 16 if you want more memory (32 GB RAM), a smoother 240 Hz display and a brighter display (500 nits). Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 if you want 1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps, faster 40 Gbps data transfer and a lighter build (about 2.2 kg).

Weight

HP OMEN 16
2.43 kg
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
2.2 kg

Display

HP OMEN 16
2560 × 1600
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

Refresh

HP OMEN 16
240 Hz display refresh rate
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
165 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

HP OMEN 16
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
AMD Ryzen 9 270 processor

Storage

HP OMEN 16
PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP OMEN 16

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 165 Hz).
  • Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 300).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2560 × 1600 (vs 1920 × 1200).
  • More CPU cores: 24 (vs 8).
  • Higher boost clock: up to 5.8 GHz (vs 5.2 GHz).

ASUS TUF Gaming A16

  • 1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps.
  • Faster data transfer: 40 Gbps (vs 10 Gbps).
  • Lighter: about 2.2 kg (vs 2.43 kg).

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PriorityHP OMEN 16ASUS TUF Gaming A16
PerformanceIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphicsAMD Ryzen 9 270 processor, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory32 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Display16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz16-inch LCD display, 165 Hz
Battery life83 Wh 6-cell or 70 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion polymer platform options90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
Weight2.43 kgAbout 2.2 kg
Charging100 W wired chargingUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
BrandHPASUS
ModelOMEN 16-am0004TX (BM8Z8PA)ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608
Announced20252025
Form FactorClamshellGaming laptop
Color—Mecha Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Dimensions356.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm minimum platform dimensions354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm
Weight2.43 kgStarting at 2.2 kg
Build Materials—Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H tested

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Display Size16 inches16-inch
Display TypeIPS LCDIPS-level anti-glare
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate240Hz165 Hz
Brightness500 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display FeaturesAnti-glare; 100% sRGB; 3 ms response; low blue light; variable refresh rate16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXAMD Ryzen 9 270
CPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads; up to 5.8 GHz; 36 MB cache8 cores, 16 threads; 4.0 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost; 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR78 GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slotsDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
RAM32GB16 GB
Storage1TB1 TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Battery83 Wh 6-cell or 70 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion polymer platform options90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
ChargingHP Fast Charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes with the system off; 100 W / 20 V USB-C for light workloadsUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported
Power Adapter230 W HP Smart AC power adapter240 W AC adapter
Battery Life—Varies by gaming workload and configuration

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E AX211 or Wi-Fi 6 Realtek platform modulesWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 (Intel AX211) or 5.4 (Realtek)Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetRJ-45 Ethernet portGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
WebcamHP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction1080p FHD webcam
SpeakersDual speakers tuned by HyperX2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesBuilt-in array microphone
Audio FeaturesDTS:X Ultra; HP Audio BoostDolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
KeyboardFull-size 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypadFull-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard BacklightYes1-zone RGB backlight
TrackpadHP Imagepad with touch-gesture supportPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Stylus SupportNoNo
Fingerprint Reader—No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
USB-A1 × USB-A 10 Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps3 × USB-A
USB-C1 × USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB4No Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 10 Gbps1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1 FRL
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo SD or microSD card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm combo audio jack
Other PortsAC smart-pin power connectorRJ-45 Ethernet; DC input

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
SecurityFirmware TPM; power-on and administrator passwords; camera privacy switchFirmware TPM
CoolingOMEN Tempest Cooling TechnologyDual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink
Special FeaturesAdvanced Optimus; OMEN Gaming HubMIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
LaptopHP OMEN 16-am0004TXASUS TUF Gaming A16 – Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.

In summary

Choose HP OMEN 16 for more memory and a smoother screen; ASUS TUF A16 offers RTX 5070 graphics and a lighter build.

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