Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for HP Omen Max 16 (2 tied) — including overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.9/10).
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: which one should you buy?
Choose the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora if you care most about overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.9/10), portability score (5.9/10 vs 5.6/10) and display score (6.6/10 vs 5.4/10).
Choose the HP Omen Max 16 if you care most about performance score (8.8/10 vs 7.5/10), cinebench (multi-core) (1992 vs 1451) and geekbench (multi-core) (17361 vs 14506).
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
 HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.3/10 | 5.9/10 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Build & Design
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 5.9/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.48 kg |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 27.69 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Blue | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Mechanical | Backlit, Monolith |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm 14.05 x 10.45 x 0.76-0.92 inches | 356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm 14.04 x 10.59 x 0.9-1.09 inches |
| Footprint | 948 cm2 (146.8 inches2) | 959 cm2 (148.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.0 cm | 12.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Plastic |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1451 | 1992 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 138 | 142 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14506 | 17361 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2936 | 3282 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: CPU
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 14 | 20 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU cores | 14 (6P + 8E) | 20 (8P + 12E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.9 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: GPU
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 18.4 TFLOPS | 16.6 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics | Arc Graphics (4-Cores) |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Memory
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 5600 MHz | 6400 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB|96GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Storage
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Display
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 6.6/10 | 5.4/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 16 in |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.3% | ~77.4% |
| Side bezels | 6.2 mm | 6 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 140° |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Battery
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Charging speed | 180 W | 280 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | 11.7 V | — |
| Full charge time | 2:25 hr | — |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Audio
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3204 | — |
| Speaker loudness | ~82.1 dB | ~77.9 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | 2x2W |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: OS & Software
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs HP Omen Max 16: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
|
HP Omen Max 16
|
|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 5.9/10)
- Portability score: 5.9/10 (vs 5.6/10)
- Battery score: 6.1/10 (vs 6/10)
- Display score: 6.6/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- GPU compute: 18.4 TFLOPS (vs 16.6 TFLOPS)
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz (vs 165 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 189 ppi (vs 142 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 96 Wh (vs 83 Wh)
- Thickness: 23.4 mm (vs 27.69 mm)
- Facial recognition
- Dolby Atmos
HP Omen Max 16
- Performance score: 8.8/10 (vs 7.5/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1992 (vs 1451)
- Cinebench (single-core): 142 (vs 138)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17361 (vs 14506)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3282 (vs 2936)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 14)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
- Charging speed: 280 W (vs 180 W)
- Weight: 2.48 kg (vs 2.57 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora or the HP Omen Max 16?
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for HP Omen Max 16 (2 tied) — including overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.9/10).
Which is cheaper, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora or the HP Omen Max 16?
The HP Omen Max 16 costs around $1579, $370 less than the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora at around $1949.
What are the main differences between the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora and the HP Omen Max 16?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs 5.9/10); performance score (8.8/10 on the HP Omen Max 16 vs 7.5/10); portability score (5.9/10 on the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs 5.6/10).