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 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 as their 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-oriented Core Ultra 9 185H. This configuration 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.

When Does it Ship?

HP anticipates shipping the Omen Max 16 in early to mid-March. Since the RTX 50-series mobile GPUs are new, benchmark data is not yet available.

Alternative: Preorder the New Razer Blade Laptops

Razer's 2025 gaming laptop lineup—the Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18—are also open for preorders. These laptops offer Intel and Ryzen processor options (depending on the model) and the new 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. Crafted from a single piece of aluminum, they're exceptionally thin and light, thanks to Razer's proprietary cooling system featuring a vacuum-sealed, liquid-filled copper vapor chamber. This sophisticated engineering justifies their higher price point compared to mainstream competitors.

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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