HP's highly anticipated 2025 Omen Max 16 gaming laptop is now available for preorder. This powerhouse packs the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-series processor and GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, promising top-tier performance. Shipping is estimated to begin March 13th, establishing it as HP's flagship gaming laptop alongside the standard Omen and Omen Transcend models.

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 launch edition boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU—a performance-focused upgrade from the efficiency-oriented Core Ultra 9 185H. This configuration includes a 16" QHD+ 240Hz display, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, all for $2,699.99. This represents a roughly $500 savings compared to similarly specced Razer Blade 16 laptops.

When Does it Ship?

HP anticipates early to mid-March shipping, just a few weeks away. Given the RTX 50-series mobile GPUs are new, benchmark data is not yet available.

Alternative: Preorder the New Razer Blade Laptops

Razer's 2025 gaming laptops—the Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18—are also open for preorders on Razer.com. These feature Intel and Ryzen processors (depending on model) and the RTX 5000-series mobile GPUs (RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090). Preorders include bonus accessories.

Razer Blade laptops are renowned for their premium build quality. The unibody aluminum chassis is exceptionally thin and light, achieved through a proprietary cooling system incorporating a vacuum-sealed, liquid-filled copper vapor chamber. This sophisticated engineering contributes to their higher price point.

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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