Deal | This HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop deal boasts a potent RTX 5070 Ti GPU at a $915 discount

Even with rising storage and memory costs, some enticing gaming laptop deals remain. This HP Omen Max 16 hasn’t seen a significant price hike yet, so any discount is noteworthy. Although the sale features a lower-end configuration of the 16-inch laptop, buyers benefit from its sturdy build quality. More importantly, the included Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti makes it tempting at $1184 (possibly less if adding an accessory).

The default Omen Max 16 ships with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, 16GB of DDR5-5600 memory, a 512GB M.2 SSD, and a 2K IPS display with a maximum 165Hz refresh rate. To receive the full discount from $2099.99, enter code NEWYEAR26 at the HP Store. It's also possible to achieve additional savings by adding an accessory first, like this wired mouse and keyboard. Buyers have reported final totals as low as $1084. 

Upgrades over the budget HP Omen 16

Normally, in this price range, only the HP Omen 16 reviewed by Notebookcheck would be realistic. However, the Max version offers perks like per-key RGB lighting and a more premium construction. The 16-inch laptop is not the lightest or thinnest in its class, especially compared to the Razer Blade 16. Still, it’s sleek enough to fit into backpacks without causing headaches.

The AMD Krackan Point CPU struggles somewhat with multi-core performance during intensive tasks. Even so, it’s added efficiency boosts battery life while supporting the powerful Nvidia GPU at 1920x1200.

The RTX 5070 Ti is what will draw most gamers to the latest HP laptop deal. It’s a significant improvement on the RTX 5070, with its 12GB of GDDR7 memory as a difference-maker. DLSS 4.5 is also available, making upscaled images even sharper. That said, a 2K display may not fully unleash the graphics card's potential.

Growing with the HP Omen Max 16

Buyers who pay $60 more for the 2560x1600/240Hz option will see higher-resolution graphics with few compromises. Admittedly, neither IPS screen matches the crispness of the pricier OLED model, also tested by Notebookcheck.

A future memory upgrade is another factor to consider. For power users, the 16GB of DDR5 RAM may result in diminished performance. Customizing the HP laptop with added capacity will strain budgets during the ongoing shortage.

Despite some cons, the HP Omen Max 16 is a well-built gaming laptop that prioritizes high-framerate visuals. For the $1184 final price, remember to use code NEWYEAR26 during checkout.  

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