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HP HyperX OMEN 15 (Core Ultra 7 255H, RTX 5060) vs HP OMEN Slim 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5070)

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HP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

HP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 15.3 inch screen.
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.
  • Runs Windows 11 Home.
KSh 220,000In Stock
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HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 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 255,000In Stock
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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 210,000
HP Spectre x360 14t-eu000, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB/32GB RAM, 1TB/2TB SSDKSh 195,000
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 195,000
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 247,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1KSh 93,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M2KSh 104,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProKSh 228,000
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Our quick verdict

The HP OMEN Slim 16 is the stronger choice: it has a larger 83 Wh battery, a more powerful Core Ultra 9 (200 series) chip, a larger 16-inch, sharper screen and an anti-glare screen, while the HP HyperX OMEN 15 only costs KSh 35,000 less.

Display

HP HyperX OMEN 15
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA); 16:10
HP OMEN Slim 16
2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)

Refresh

HP HyperX OMEN 15
165 Hz display refresh rate
HP OMEN Slim 16
144 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

HP HyperX OMEN 15
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor
HP OMEN Slim 16
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor

Storage

HP HyperX OMEN 15
PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
HP OMEN Slim 16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory

HP HyperX OMEN 15
16 GB RAM
HP OMEN Slim 16
32 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP HyperX OMEN 15

  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Lower price: KSh 220,000 (vs KSh 255,000).

HP OMEN Slim 16

  • Larger battery: 83 Wh (vs 70 Wh).
  • More powerful Core Ultra 9 (200 series) chip (vs Core Ultra 7 (200 series)).
  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 15.3-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2560 × 1600 (vs 1920 × 1200), WQXGA.
  • Anti-glare screen.

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PriorityHP HyperX OMEN 15HP OMEN Slim 16
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 255H processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Display15.3-inch LCD display, 165 Hz16-inch LCD display, 144 Hz
Battery life4-cell, 70Wh lithium-ion polymer6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer
WeightAbout 2.22 kgAbout 2.2 kg
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
BrandHPHP
ModelHyperX OMEN 15-ga0070wm (DK3S0UA#ABA)HP OMEN Slim 16
Form FactorGaming laptopGaming laptop
ColorIridescent BlackShadow Black
Announced—2025

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
DimensionsStarting at 13.5 x 9.96 x 0.89 inches (front); 13.5 x 9.96 x 0.93 inches (rear)Manufacturer starting dimensions; configuration and manufacturing tolerances apply357.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm
WeightStarting at 4.89 lb (approximately 2.22kg)Manufacturer starting weight; configuration and manufacturing tolerances applyStarting at 2.2 kg
Build MaterialsPolished finish; black chrome logoAluminium keyboard deck with plastic chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Display Size15.3 inches16-inch
Display TypeIPS LED; ultra-wide viewing angleIPS anti-glare
Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA); 16:102560 × 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate165Hz144 Hz
Brightness—500 nits
Touchscreen—No
Display Features—16:10, 100% sRGB, anti-glare, low blue light, NVIDIA G-SYNC

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
CPU16 cores, 16 threads; up to 5.1GHz; 24MB L3 cache16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 16 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU; Intel Graphics integratedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR7 dedicated8 GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 MT/sDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
RAM16GB (1 x 16GB SODIMM)32 GB
Storage1TB SSD1 TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Battery4-cell, 70Wh lithium-ion polymerDesign capacity; actual capacity varies with age, use and configuration6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer
ChargingAC adapter; USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 supportedHP Fast Charge supported
Power Adapter150W AC power adapter230 W Smart AC adapter
Battery Life—Varies by workload and configuration

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Wi-FiMediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0 wireless cardBluetooth 6.0 requires operating-system supportBluetooth 5.4
EthernetIntegrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet; RJ-45Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Webcam1080p Full HD; HDR auto switch and temporal noise reductionHP True Vision 1080p FHD IR webcam with privacy shutter
SpeakersDual speakersDual speakers tuned by HyperX
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphones
Audio FeaturesHyperX audio; HP Audio Boost; DTS:X UltraDTS:X Ultra; HyperX tuning; HP Audio Boost

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with numeric keypad; 26-key rollover anti-ghostingFull-size keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight4-zone RGB backlighting4-zone RGB backlit keyboard
TrackpadHP ImagepadPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint Reader—No
Stylus Support—No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
USB-A2 x USB Type-A, 10Gbps3 × USB-A
USB-C1 x USB Type-C, 10Gbps; USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge2 × USB-C with DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1 outputHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other PortsAC smart pin power connectorRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connector
Thunderbolt / USB4—Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel models
Memory Card Reader—No

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
SecurityFirmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supportFirmware TPM; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter
Cooling—OMEN Tempest Cooling Evolution with dual fans
Special Features—OMEN Gaming Hub; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA DLSS 4

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP HyperX OMEN 15, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
LaptopHP HyperX OMEN 15-ga0070wm, 16GB / 1TB, RTX 5060 8GBOMEN Slim 16 – Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the HP OMEN Slim 16 is the better buy; the HP HyperX OMEN 15 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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