HP's highly anticipated 2025 Omen Max 16 gaming laptop is now available for preorder! This powerhouse packs the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-series processor and a GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, promising top-tier performance. Expect shipments to begin around March 13th. The Omen Max 16 will join HP's existing Omen and Omen Transcend lines, establishing itself as HP's flagship gaming laptop.

Preorder the HP Omen Max 16" RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

HP Omen Max 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

$2,699.99 at HP

The launch edition boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU—a performance-focused chip, unlike the efficiency-prioritizing Core Ultra 9 185H. This base configuration also includes a 16" QHD+ 240Hz display, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. At $2,699.99, it undercuts the similarly specced Razer Blade 16 by approximately $500.

Shipping Information

HP anticipates early to mid-March shipping, just a few weeks away. Note that benchmarks for the RTX 50-series mobile GPUs are not yet available.

Alternative: Preorder the New Razer Blade Laptops

Razer's 2025 gaming laptops—the Blade 16 and Blade 18—are also open for preorders on Razer.com. These laptops feature the latest Intel and Ryzen processors (depending on the model) and RTX 5000-series mobile GPUs (RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090). Preorders include bonus accessories.

Razer Blade laptops are renowned for their premium build quality, using a single-piece aluminum chassis for a remarkably thin and light design. This is achieved through Razer's proprietary cooling system, incorporating a vacuum-sealed, liquid-filled copper vapor chamber for efficient heat dissipation. This advanced engineering contributes to their higher price point compared to other brands.

Preorder the New Razer Blade 18 Gaming Laptop with New RTX 5000 Series GPU

$3,199.99 at Razer

Preorder the New Razer Blade 16 Gaming Laptop with New RTX 5000 Series GPU

$2,799.99 at Razer

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