HP OMEN 16 Slim (Intel, 2025)vsApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
AI Verdict
The HP OMEN 16 Slim (Intel, 2025) leads with an overall score of 81/100, 2 points ahead. It scores higher inproductivity, value for money.
Overall Score
✓81/100
79/100
Gaming Score
86/100
86/100
Productivity Score
✓87/100
84/100
Display Score
60/100
✓73/100
Portability Score
74/100
✓77/100
Value Score
✓100/100
78/100
CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Apple M4 Max
CPU Cores
16 cores
16 cores
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
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GPU Model
RTX 5070
32-core GPU
VRAM
8GB
✓36GB
RAM
32GB DDR5
✓36GB Unified
Storage
1024GB NVMe SSD
1024GB SSD
Screen Size
16"
14.2"
Panel Type
IPS
Mini-LED
Refresh Rate
✓144Hz
120Hz
Resolution
1920×1200
3024×1964
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
Yes
Weight
1.98 kg
✓1.62 kg
Thickness
19.9mm
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Battery Capacity
✓83Wh
70.8Wh
Battery Life
9hr
✓22hr
WiFi
WiFi 7
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
5.4
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USB-A Ports
✓1×
—
USB-C Ports
✓2×
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Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
No
Yes
Starting Price
✓$1,199
$2,499
Based on our AI scoring, the HP OMEN 16 Slim (Intel, 2025) scores 81/100 overall, 2 points higher than the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The HP OMEN 16 Slim (Intel, 2025) starts at $1,199 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) at $2,499. That's a $1,300 price difference.
Both laptops have IPS panels. The HP OMEN 16 Slim (Intel, 2025) has a higher 144Hz refresh rate vs. 120Hz on the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) — better for gaming and smooth scrolling.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) is lighter at 1.62kg vs. 1.98kg for the HP OMEN 16 Slim (Intel, 2025).
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