HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025
HP Omen Max 16 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Razer Blade 14 2025 (2 tied) — including performance score (8.8/10 vs 7.2/10).
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: our verdict
Blade 14 is for those who want a compact, premium-feeling laptop with standout design and a noticeably brighter, sharper OLED display that excels in well-lit spaces. Skip it if you want the best value or care about maximizing features per dollar.
Omen Max 16 is for buyers who want top-tier performance, longer battery life, and more configuration options without paying a premium. The thicker chassis makes it the bulkier laptop to carry daily.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Overall Score
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| Overall score | 5.9/10 | 6.4/10 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Build & Design
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| Portability score | 5.6/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Weight | 2.48 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 27.69 mm | 16.2 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black | Black, Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Monolith | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1 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 | 310.7 x 224.3 x 15.8-16.2 mm 12.23 x 8.83 x 0.62-0.64 inches |
| Footprint | 959 cm2 (148.7 inches2) | 697 cm2 (108 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 12.5 x 8.0 cm | 14.9 x 8.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Glass |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Benchmarks
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| Performance score | 8.8/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1992 | 1072 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 142 | 118 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17361 | 14637 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3282 | 2845 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: CPU
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| CPU threads | 20 | 20 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| CPU cores | 20 (8P + 12E) | 10 (4P + 6E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.2 GHz | 5 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 30 MB | 24 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 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 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: GPU
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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) | AMD Radeon 880M |
| 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|GeForce RTX 5070 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Memory
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | No |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 8000 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB|64GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Storage
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| Storage | 1 TB | 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 | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | — |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Display
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| Display score | 5.4/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 243 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| 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% | ~81.6% |
| Side bezels | 6 mm | 4.6 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 140° | 135° |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Battery
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| Battery score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Charging speed | 280 W | 200 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | — | 1:50 hr |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Network & Connectivity
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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 | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Audio
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| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | ~77.9 dB | ~79.6 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | — |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: OS & Software
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
HP Omen Max 16 vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Extras & Features
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
HP Omen Max 16
- Performance score: 8.8/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1992 (vs 1072)
- Cinebench (single-core): 142 (vs 118)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17361 (vs 14637)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3282 (vs 2845)
- RAM upgradable
- Display size: 16 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz (vs 120 Hz)
- Battery capacity: 83 Wh (vs 72 Wh)
- Charging speed: 280 W (vs 200 W)
- Numeric keypad
- Ethernet port
Razer Blade 14 2025
- Overall score: 6.4/10 (vs 5.9/10)
- Portability score: 8.6/10 (vs 5.6/10)
- Battery score: 6.2/10 (vs 6/10)
- Display score: 7.7/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- GPU compute: 18.4 TFLOPS (vs 16.6 TFLOPS)
- Brightness: 450 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 243 ppi (vs 142 ppi)
- Weight: 1.63 kg (vs 2.48 kg)
- Thickness: 16.2 mm (vs 27.69 mm)
- Facial recognition
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HP Omen Max 16 or the Razer Blade 14 2025?
HP Omen Max 16 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Razer Blade 14 2025 (2 tied) — including performance score (8.8/10 vs 7.2/10).
Which is cheaper, the HP Omen Max 16 or the Razer Blade 14 2025?
The HP Omen Max 16 costs around $1579, $220 less than the Razer Blade 14 2025 at around $1799.
What are the main differences between the HP Omen Max 16 and the Razer Blade 14 2025?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.4/10 on the Razer Blade 14 2025 vs 5.9/10); performance score (8.8/10 on the HP Omen Max 16 vs 7.2/10); portability score (8.6/10 on the Razer Blade 14 2025 vs 5.6/10).

