HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
HP Omen Max 16 and Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: our verdict
Legion 5i is for buyers who want a lighter laptop with a sharper 2560 x 1600 OLED display, a brighter 500 nits panel, and a more refined design, plus more RAM and storage configuration choices at a lower price. Skip it if you need the best performance, battery life, or more memory and storage out of the box.
Omen Max is for power users who want top-tier performance, longer battery life, and generous memory and storage right out of the box. If you care most about display sharpness, a lighter chassis, or saving money, skip Omen Max.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Overall Score
| Spec |
 HP Omen Max 16
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 Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Build & Design
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 5.6/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Weight | 2.48 kg | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 27.69 mm | 19.95 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black | White, Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Monolith | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm 14.04 x 10.59 x 0.9-1.09 inches | 344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm 13.54 x 9.63 x 0.75-0.79 inches |
| Footprint | 959 cm2 (148.7 inches2) | 841 cm2 (130.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 12.5 x 8.0 cm | 12.0 x 7.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Plastic |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Benchmarks
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1992 | 960 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 142 | 121 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17361 | 14824 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3282 | 2870 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: CPU
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| CPU cores | 20 (8P + 12E) | 16 (4P + 12E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.4 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 30 MB | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: GPU
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 16.6 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Arc Graphics (4-Cores) | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| 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 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Memory
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 1x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB|64GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Storage
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| 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 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Display
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 15.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 197 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.4% | ~80.7% |
| Side bezels | 6 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 140° | 180° |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Battery
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charging speed | 280 W | 245 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Audio
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Speaker loudness | ~77.9 dB | — |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | 2x2W |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: OS & Software
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Extras & Features
| Spec |
HP Omen Max 16
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
HP Omen Max 16
- Performance score: 8.8/10 (vs 6.8/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1992 (vs 960)
- Cinebench (single-core): 142 (vs 121)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17361 (vs 14824)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3282 (vs 2870)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 16)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
- Display size: 16 in (vs 15.3 in)
- Battery capacity: 83 Wh (vs 80 Wh)
- Charging speed: 280 W (vs 245 W)
- Vapor chamber cooling
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
- Overall score: 6.1/10 (vs 5.9/10)
- Portability score: 7.1/10 (vs 5.6/10)
- Battery score: 6.2/10 (vs 6/10)
- Display score: 7.4/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- GPU compute: 18.4 TFLOPS (vs 16.6 TFLOPS)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 197 ppi (vs 142 ppi)
- Weight: 1.87 kg (vs 2.48 kg)
- Thickness: 19.95 mm (vs 27.69 mm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HP Omen Max 16 or the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
HP Omen Max 16 and Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Which is cheaper, the HP Omen Max 16 or the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 costs around $1349, $230 less than the HP Omen Max 16 at around $1579.
What are the main differences between the HP Omen Max 16 and the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (8.8/10 on the HP Omen Max 16 vs 6.8/10); portability score (7.1/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 5.6/10); display score (7.4/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 5.4/10).