HP has opened pre-orders for its powerhouse 2025 Omen Max 16 gaming laptop. This beast boasts top-of-the-line components, including the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-series processor and the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU. Expect shipments to begin around March 13th. The Omen Max 16 will be HP's flagship gaming laptop, joining the existing Omen and Omen Transcend lines.

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 HP Omen Max 16 launch edition features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU—a performance-focused chip compared to the efficiency-oriented Core Ultra 9 185H. This base configuration also includes a vibrant 16" QHD+ 240Hz display, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a speedy 1TB M.2 SSD. At $2,699.99, it's approximately $500 less than a similarly specced Razer Blade 16.

When Will It Ship?

HP anticipates shipping the HP Omen Max 16 in early to mid-March—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 laptop lineup is also available for pre-order. The Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18, available at Razer.com, feature the latest Intel and Ryzen processors (depending on the model) and the highly anticipated RTX 5000-series mobile GPUs (RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090). Pre-ordering often includes bonus accessories.

Razer Blade laptops are renowned for their exceptional build quality. Crafted from a single piece of aluminum, they're surprisingly thin and light for gaming laptops. This sleek design is achieved through Razer's proprietary cooling system, utilizing a vacuum-sealed, liquid-filled copper vapor chamber for efficient heat dissipation. Similar to Apple MacBook Pros, substantial engineering goes into each Razer Blade, justifying its premium price.

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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