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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the HP Omen 16, consider that the ASUS offers superior performance with a more powerful processor and higher-end graphics, making it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D work, and machine learning tasks. However, it comes at a higher price point and may be heavier, which impacts portability. The HP Omen 16, while less expensive, offers good performance that can handle general use and entry to mid-level gaming quite well. It also has a slightly larger display with a more common aspect ratio, but the screen resolution is lower than that of the ASUS. If budget is a constraint and you need a machine for everyday tasks with some gaming capability, the HP Omen could be the more economical choice. If you're willing to invest more for higher performance and a better display for more demanding tasks, the ASUS might be more appropriate. Both have comparable battery life and similar build qualities, so your decision will largely depend on balancing price with your performance needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in gaming and 3D with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen that refreshes very quickly, providing fluid visuals essential for fast-paced action. In comparison, the HP Omen 16 also offers strong gaming and 3D capabilities with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen with fast refresh rates, though slightly less rapid than the Zephyrus, which can impact the smoothness of motion during gameplay.
Screen Quality
9.0
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is preferred due to its high-resolution display and superior brightness, which makes for crisp and clear visuals. For engineering and design tasks, its wide color gamut coverage ensures accurate color rendition which is crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, its lower refresh rate can be a disadvantage, as such activities benefit from faster screen refresh rates to provide smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,842
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 features a superior CPU and a more vibrant, higher-resolution screen, which is excellent for general use requiring heavy multitasking and media editing, but has shorter battery life and less portability compared to the HP Omen 16, which offers a solid CPU performance, ample screen real estate, and longer battery life for enduring productivity sessions, although with a less impressive screen resolution and color reproduction.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a superior CPU and GPU, leading to higher performance in engineering and design tasks, and boasts a high-resolution screen which enhances visual detail and work accuracy. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 is slightly heavier and less powerful, yet it offers a lower screen resolution but compensates with better battery life and quieter operating noise, making it a decent but less premium alternative for similar tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and HP Omen 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,842 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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