HP has opened pre-orders for its powerhouse 2025 Omen Max 16 gaming laptop. This beast boasts top-of-the-line hardware, 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

$2,699.99 at HP
The launch edition Omen Max 16 is an Intel-powered system. The base configuration features the performance-focused Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU (a step up from the efficiency-oriented Core Ultra 9 185H). Other specs include a vibrant 16" QHD+ 240Hz display, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a speedy 1TB M.2 SSD. All this for $2,699.99—approximately $500 less than the comparably specced Razer Blade 16.
HP anticipates shipping the Omen Max 16 in early to mid-March, just a few weeks away. Note that benchmarks for the RTX 50-series mobile GPUs aren't yet available.
Razer's impressive 2025 gaming laptop lineup is also available for pre-order. The Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18, orderable directly from Razer.com, feature the latest Intel and Ryzen processors (depending on the model) and the 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. Razer's proprietary cooling system, incorporating a vacuum-sealed, liquid-filled copper vapor chamber, ensures efficient heat dissipation. This meticulous engineering contributes to their premium price point.

$3,199.99 at Razer

$2,799.99 at Razer
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