Deal | RTX 5080-powered HP Omen Max 16 with 32GB RAM gets 35% price cut

Independence Day is usually a good time to buy new tech, but the ongoing memory shortage has spoiled the fun for many bargain hunters who are looking for steep discounts on a powerful gaming laptop. Despite that, gamers with a big wallet can take advantage of one of two reasonable deals these days.

Aside from a current offer for a no-name 16-inch notebook, the better-known American PC maker HP has now put the Omen Max 16 on sale for $2,450 including free shipping at the brand's official online store. That price applies to a coveted configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop as well as 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. Shoppers should make sure to use the code "JULY4PC50" at checkout, which results in a total discount of 35% or $1,350 compared to the lofty list price of $3,799.

We reviewed a flagship configuration of the HP Omen Max 16 last year and found a lot to like about this 16-inch gaming laptop. For example, this machine performs well and the RAM and SSD are easy to access for later upgrades. Our reviewers further praised the keyboard and PCIe 5.0 support. Please note that the model that's on sale here comes with the 1600p IPS display with 500 nits and 100% sRGB colors, while our review unit was equipped with the more vibrant OLED panel.

On a more critical note, we saw very high CPU temperatures under load and with well over 6 lb, the Omen Max 16 is a pretty heavy and bulky gaming notebook. The built-in speakers also leave some room for improvement, although most users will probably game with a headset. In light of that, this deal might be worth considering for gamers who can't wait until prices drop back to levels seen in the past few years.

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