Thunderobot Storm 17 RTX 5070 vs HP Omen 16 Gaming Laptop
The HP Omen 16 is the better-built, more portable machine, and its 16-inch 16:10 panel with a 240Hz refresh rate suits fast competitive play. The Thunderobot Storm 17 is the value pick for raw capacity: a bigger 17.3-inch screen, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD out of the box, where the Omen ships with less memory and storage. Both run the RTX 5070, so graphics performance is close; the Omen's Ryzen AI 9 and stronger chassis and support make it the safer long-term buy, while the Thunderobot wins on screen size and included hardware.
- Choose the Thunderobot Storm 17 if you want a large 17.3-inch QHD screen and 32GB RAM with a 2TB SSD without upgrading anything later.
- Choose the HP Omen 16 if you value a lighter 5.4 lb chassis, a 240Hz 16:10 display and HP's support and build quality over maximum included storage.
Prices
- Thunderobot Storm 17 RTX 5070: $1,575.99 at Newegg.com (last seen Nov 9)
- HP Omen 16 Gaming Laptop: $1,524.99 at DoorDash (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the HP Omen 16 Gaming Laptop is $51.00 cheaper than the Thunderobot Storm 17 RTX 5070 at the latest prices (Nov 9)
