HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) - Specs

    • CSOT (CSW1654)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 or 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 
    • RAM
    • up to 96GB
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home, No OS, DOS, Windows 11 Pro
    • Battery
    • 83Wh
    • Body material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86 - 27.69 mm (14.04" x 10.59" x 0.90")
    • Weight
    • 2.69 kg (5.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Dual Speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX
    • Security Lock slot

    All HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) configurations

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    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) series.

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    GPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) series.

    HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) in-depth review

    The HP OMEN MAX 16 is a master of disguise. At first glance, its sleek, understated black chassis looks more like a high-end workstation than a gaming monster. But beneath that subtle exterior lies the absolute pinnacle of mobile performance: an RTX 5090 GPU and a top-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. This is a "sleeper" in the truest sense, a laptop that avoids the flashy RGB excess of its rivals to focus purely on what matters: raw power and exceptional cooling. But does this focus on stealth and stability come at a cost to endurance? We put this unassuming beast to the test to find out[...]

    Pros

    • Exceptional thermal management keeps CPU and GPU very cool
    • Excellent, stable gaming performance with RTX 5090
    • Great upgradeability with two RAM and two M.2 slots
    • PWM-free display with accurate colors is great for work and play
    • Sleek, understated design with premium build quality
    • Comprehensive port selection including Thunderbolt 4

    Cons

    • Poor battery life (approx. 3 hours)
    • Half-height arrow keys are not ideal for gaming
    • Upgrading the primary SSD requires removing the cooling system

    How to open HP OMEN MAX 16 (Intel, 16-ah0000) – disassembly and upgrade options

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