RAM is limited to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 for Intel models and 32 GB for AMD models. Likewise, storage is limited to 2TB (PCIe Gen4). Intel models can use up to 1TB of PCIe Gen5 SSD. Despite using newer chips, the HP Omen Max 16 does not support Thunderbolt 5.0 and comes with two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports. On the other hand, the AMD variants have two USB 4.0 ports. Other I/O includes two 10Gbps USB Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and an RJ45 Ethernet jack.
While Wi-Fi 7 is available on both variants, the Intel-equipped HP Omen Max 16 gets an Intel Wi-Fi 7 radio while the AMD variants get a MediaTek-made radio. The laptop is powered by an 88 Wh battery and HP adds a 330 Watt or 280 Watt power brick depending on which version you buy. The HP Omen Max 16 is equipped with a 16-inch screen. You have the choice between three panels:
- OLED (2560 x 1600), 500 nits peak brightness, 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.2 ms gray-to-gray response time, VRR support, DCI-P3 to 100 color gamut coverage %
- IPS LCD (2560 x 1600), 500 nits peak brightness, 240 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms gray-to-gray response time, VRR support, 100% sRGB color gamut coverage
- IPS LCD (1920 x 1200), 500 nits peak brightness, 165 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms gray-to-gray response time, VRR support, 100% sRGB color gamut coverage
Other notable features include a 1080p webcam, dual speakers, a 4-zone backlit RGB keyboard, and a weight of around 2.6 kilograms. You’ll be able to purchase the HP Omen Max 16 in the “coming months” starting at $2,699.
