ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop

Both are 16:10 240Hz RTX 5070 gaming laptops, so the split comes down to size and portability. The ROG Strix G18 gives you a bigger 18-inch screen, a Ryzen 9 9955HX with 16 cores, and a 90Wh battery, but it weighs 6.61 lbs. The OMEN MAX 16 is a 5.5 lb 16-inch machine with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, a 500-nit 100% sRGB panel and fast charge. Owners rate the Strix well at 4.5 from 324 ratings; the OMEN's edge is a more portable chassis with newer wireless and a brighter-rated screen.

• Choose the ROG Strix G18 if you want the largest screen and the most CPU cores, and the laptop mostly stays on a desk.
• Choose the OMEN MAX 16 if you carry your laptop around and want Wi-Fi 7, fast charge and a lighter 16-inch body.