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Gigabyte AORUS 16X vs HP Omen 16 2025: Comparison

Gigabyte AORUS 16X vs HP Omen 16 2025 refresh rate compared

Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Gigabyte AORUS 16X 165 Hz against HP Omen 16 2025 240 Hz, a 31% lead for HP Omen 16 2025.

Who each one is for

Buy the Gigabyte AORUS 16X for CPU-heavy workloads plus gaming and future upgraders, though it is not the pick for weight-conscious buyers. The HP Omen 16 2025 suits mainstream 1440p gaming, though it is not built for ultraportable use. Our rating of the Gigabyte AORUS 16X (8.6/10): the Aorus 16X pairs a Core i9-14900HX with an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots. The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 165Hz and the 99Wh battery is large. Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E and a free storage slot make it a strong match for CPU-heavy work plus gaming, with room to upgrade. At 2.35 kg it is heavier than thin-and-light options, so weight-conscious buyers should look elsewhere. The 8GB GPU is the limiting piece at higher resolutions.

What Gigabyte AORUS 16X and HP Omen 16 2025 have in common

Everything else lines up. Laptop class, release year, operating system, sustained power source and power adapter wattage read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 25 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Gigabyte AORUS 16X and HP Omen 16 2025 differ on series id?

Yes. Series ID reads gigabyte-aorus-16x-2024 on the Gigabyte AORUS 16X versus hp-omen-16-2025 on the HP Omen 16 2025.

Is the GPU Brand the same on the Gigabyte AORUS 16X and HP Omen 16 2025?

It is. Both are listed at NVIDIA, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Gigabyte
    HP Omen 16 2025
    HP
  • Series

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    AORUS 16X
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Omen 16
  • Series ID

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    gigabyte-aorus-16x-2024
    HP Omen 16 2025
    hp-omen-16-2025
  • SKU Name

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    AORUS 16X (i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 32GB)
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Omen 16 2025 (Ryzen 9 8945HX, RTX 4070, 32GB)
  • Chassis Code

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    ASF-D3US656SH
    HP Omen 16 2025
    16-xd0000
  • Region Sold

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Global
    HP Omen 16 2025
    North America
  • Laptop Class

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Gaming
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Gaming
  • Release Year

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    2024
    HP Omen 16 2025
    2024
  • Operating System

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Windows 11 Home
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Windows 11 Home
  • Weight

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    2.35 kgBest
    HP Omen 16 2025
    2.53 kg
  • CPU Brand

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Intel
    HP Omen 16 2025
    AMD
  • CPU Model

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Core i9-14900HX
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Ryzen 9 8945HX
  • CPU Cores

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    24Best
    HP Omen 16 2025
    16
  • Sustained Power Source

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Not Measured
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Not Measured
  • Power Adapter Wattage

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    330 W
    HP Omen 16 2025
    330 W
  • GPU Brand

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    NVIDIA
    HP Omen 16 2025
    NVIDIA
  • GPU Model

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
    HP Omen 16 2025
    GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • VRAM

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    8 GB
    HP Omen 16 2025
    8 GB
  • GPU Max Graphics Power

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    140 W
    HP Omen 16 2025
    140 W
  • Graphics Switching

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Advanced Optimus
    HP Omen 16 2025
    MUX Switch
  • RAM Capacity

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    32 GB
    HP Omen 16 2025
    32 GB
  • RAM Type

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    DDR5
    HP Omen 16 2025
    DDR5
  • RAM Speed

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    5600 MT/s
    HP Omen 16 2025
    5600 MT/s
  • Memory Form Factor

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    SO-DIMM
    HP Omen 16 2025
    SO-DIMM
  • Memory Soldered

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    No
    HP Omen 16 2025
    No
  • Max RAM Supported

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    64 GB
    HP Omen 16 2025
    64 GB
  • RAM Slots

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    2
    HP Omen 16 2025
    2
  • RAM Slots Free

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    0
    HP Omen 16 2025
    0
  • Storage Slots

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    2
    HP Omen 16 2025
    2
  • Storage Slots Free

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    1
    HP Omen 16 2025
    1
  • Storage Form Factor

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    M.2 2280
    HP Omen 16 2025
    M.2 2280
  • Storage Interface

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    PCIe 4.0 x4
    HP Omen 16 2025
    PCIe 4.0 x4
  • SATA Bay Present

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    No
    HP Omen 16 2025
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    1000 GB
    HP Omen 16 2025
    1000 GB
  • Storage Type

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    NVMe SSD
    HP Omen 16 2025
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    16 inches
    HP Omen 16 2025
    16.1 inches
  • Resolution Width

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    2560 px
    HP Omen 16 2025
    2560 px
  • Resolution Height

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    1600 px
    HP Omen 16 2025
    1600 px
  • Refresh Rate

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    165 Hz-31%
    HP Omen 16 2025
    240 HzBest
  • Panel Type

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    IPS
    HP Omen 16 2025
    IPS
  • Brightness Condition

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Vendor Unstated
    HP Omen 16 2025
    Vendor Unstated
  • Touchscreen

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    No
    HP Omen 16 2025
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    99 WhBest
    HP Omen 16 2025
    83 Wh
  • Thunderbolt Support

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    Thunderbolt 4
    HP Omen 16 2025
    USB4
  • WiFi Standard

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X
    WiFi 6E
    HP Omen 16 2025
    WiFi 6E

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Gigabyte AORUS 16X if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB).

    Choose HP Omen 16 2025 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

    Price comparison

    RetailerGigabyte AORUS 16XHP Omen 16 2025
    GigabyteView on Gigabyte
    HP StoreView on HP Store

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Gigabyte AORUS 16X

    8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Aorus 16X pairs a Core i9-14900HX with an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots.

    HP Omen 16 2025

    8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Omen 16 has a Ryzen 9 8945HX, a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5.