Comparison summary

  • ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is outright better laptop for gaming but HP HyperX OMEN 16 is a better deal.
  • For performance ROG Flow Z13 has a superior processor. It also has more memory.
  • For displaying graphics ROG Flow Z13 has a better graphics card.
  • HyperX OMEN 16 has a bigger screen. For carrying ROG Flow Z13 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • HyperX OMEN 16 has a larger SSD for storage.
Compare technical specifications of HP HyperX OMEN 16
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HP HyperX OMEN 16

ASUS ROG Flow Z13

2026 modelAMD CPUHigh resolution
2026 modelThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreenLightweightAMD CPUHigh resolutionSD card reader

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HP HyperX OMEN 16ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 9 8940HXAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb64gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5060Radeon 8060S
Screen size
16″13.4″
Screen resolution
Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Weight
5.2 lbs (2.36 kg)2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.1 x 10.6 x 1.38 inches11.81 x 8.03 x 0.51 inches
(35.81 x 26.92 x 3.51 cm)(30 x 20.4 x 1.3 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11
Hard drives
2000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
August 26, 2026September 23, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$2,389.99$2,689.95
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$2,389.99$2,689.95
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Laptop Dimensions

HP HyperX OMEN 16

14.1 in
35.81 cm
10.6 in
26.92 cm
Thickness: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)

ASUS ROG Flow Z13

11.81 in
30 cm
8.03 in
20.4 cm
Thickness: 0.51 in (1.3 cm)

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16″
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Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
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16″
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$2,651.41
16″
Compare HP HyperX OMEN 16 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G615LR-AS96)
ASUS ROG Strix G16
G615LR-AS96
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 Ti GPU2025 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$2,546.54
16″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMIPS screenHigh resolution
$2,649.99
$2,134.49
18″
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RTX 5070 GPU2025 modelAMD CPU
$2,099.99
$1,830.61
15″
Compare HP HyperX OMEN 16 vs MSI Katana 15 HX (Katana15B14016)
MSI Katana 15 HX
Katana15B14016
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMi9 CPUHigh resolution
$2,199.99
$2,099.99
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HP HyperX OMEN 16 summary

HP HyperX OMEN 16 is an acceptably priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an outstanding AMD CPU plus a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU which is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD resolution is outstanding for the 16-inch 165 Hz screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is adequate. It is quite on the heavier side at 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg).

HP HyperX OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" 2.5K OLED, RTX 5060, Ryzen 9, 32GB/2TB | 16-Core CPU up to 5.3GHz, RTX 5060 GDDR7, 165Hz Display, Webcam, RGB KB, WiFi 7, Windows 11 Home

[Powerful Performance] Zen 4 Gen Ryzen 9 8940HX 2.40GHz Processor (upto 5.3 GHz, 64MB Cache, 16-Cores, 32-Threads, ); GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics

[High Speed and Multitasking] 32GB DDR5 SODIMM; Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard

[Superior Display] 16.0" OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) 165Hz Display; 280W PSU, No, 4-Cell 70 WHr Battery; Shadow Black Color

[Enormous Storage] 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 2 USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, USB 3.1 Type-C, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

Windows 11 Home-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)

ASIN: B0HGH9M2R8

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 summary

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a good value portable Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the Radeon 8060S graphics card that is exceptional great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a remarkable AMD processor and plenty of RAM for its price. It is light enough at 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg). Only Quad HD resolution is underwhelming for the 13″ display. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement.

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2.5K 180Hz 3ms ROG Nebula Touchscreen 13.4" Convertible 2-in-1 Gaming Notebook, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 64GB LPDDR5X RAM 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi7, Off Black, w/USB Hub, W/GaLiMu

✔【Screen】 13.4-inch 2.5K QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 touch screen with a 180Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut;

✔【Memory & Storage】 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 MHz and 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;

✔【Processor】 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 Cores / 32 Threads, 3.0 GHz up to 5.1 GHz), with a built-in NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for local AI workloads;

✔【Graphics】 Integrated AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics;

✔【Connectivity】 2 x USB4 Type-C ports (supporting DisplayPort and Power Delivery up to 40Gbps),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port,1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL port,1 x MicroSD card reader (UHS-II),1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack, Wi-Fi7, Bluetooth 5.4;

✔【Operating System】 Windows 11

ASIN: B0HKTB65X6

HP HyperX OMEN 16
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