Comparison summary

  • HP OMEN 16 is a better laptop for gaming but Acer Nitro V 16″ is a bit better deal.
  • For graphics performance OMEN 16 has a lot better performing graphics card.
  • OMEN 16 has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
  • Nitro V features more memory.
  • Nitro V is thinner and more compact in size.
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HP OMEN 16

Acer Nitro V 16″

2026 modelIPS screenHigh resolution
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HP OMEN 16Acer Nitro V 16″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285H-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 5050
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels)WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
5.35 lbs (2.43 kg)-
Size (length x width x height)
14.07 x 10.89 x 0.89 inches14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
(35.74 x 27.66 x 2.26 cm)(35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11
Hard drives
1000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
July 7, 2026October 2, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,859.99$1,789.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,859.99$1,789.99
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Laptop Dimensions

HP OMEN 16

14.07 in
35.74 cm
10.89 in
27.66 cm
Thickness: 0.89 in (2.26 cm)

Acer Nitro V 16″

14.04 in
35.66 cm
10.24 in
26.01 cm
Thickness: 0.78 in (1.98 cm)

Compare HP OMEN 16 / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:

16″
Compare HP OMEN 16 vs Acer Nitro V 16S AI (NH.U0ZAA.001)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI
NH.U0ZAA.001
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPUIPS screen
$1,503.42
16″
Compare HP OMEN 16 vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,829.95
16″
Compare HP OMEN 16 vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,939.95
16″
Compare HP OMEN 16 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G615JMR-AS74)
ASUS ROG Strix G16
G615JMR-AS74
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$1,614.99
16″
Compare HP OMEN 16 vs ASUS TUF F16 (F16Fi7)
ASUS TUF F16
F16Fi7
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUIPS screen
$1,599.99
17″
Compare HP OMEN 16 vs MSI Cyborg 17 (B2074)
MSI Cyborg 17
B2074
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2025 model16 GB RAM
$1,556.00
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HP OMEN 16 summary

HP OMEN 16 is an impressive value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU that is impressive for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a fantastic Intel processor, however less RAM than the competition for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is fantastic for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is good. It is quite heavy at 5.35 lbs (2.43 kg).

HP OMEN 16 Slim RTX 5070 Intel Ultra 9-285H 240Hz QHD+ RGB Gaming Laptop

【High Speed RAM And Enormous Space】16GB DDR5 high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer

【Processor】Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (16 Cores, 16 Threads, 24MB L3 Cache, Base Frequency at 2.7GHz, Up to 5.4GHz at Max Turbo Frequency), with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics (8GB GDDR7)

【Display】16-inch diagonal, WQXGA 2560*1600,240 Hz, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare

【Tech Specs】3 x Superspeed USB Type-A, 1 x Superspeed USB Type-C, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo; RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F4); Numeric Keypad; Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth

【Operating System】Windows 11 Home - Beautiful, more consistent new design, Great window layout options, Improved performance features, New videogame selection and capabilities, Compatible with Android Apps

【Bundle】Thunderobot 7 in-1 USB-C Hub — High-speed data transmission and stable expansion.

ASIN: B0H7QZX43X

Acer Nitro V 16″ summary

Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card which is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. WUXGA resolution is reasonable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay.

Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - Intel Core 7 240H Processor - 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD - Backlit KB Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth Win11 Obsidian Black - w/USB Hub - W/GaLiMu

✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;

✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);

✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;

✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD;

✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;

✔【Operating System】 Windows 11

ASIN: B0HLS2BY1M

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