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HP Omen Max 16 (2025)

77
Mixed
Average of 6 professional reviews
2 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 70–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 76.5 · 5 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 77

HP Omen Max 16 (2025)Image: HP

6 professional reviewers tested the HP Omen Max 16 (2025), and 2 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.

Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Windows Central, KitGuru and 3 more

The catch: It is very heavy and expensive, and battery life is poor.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    One of the best gaming laptops the reviewer has tested, with brilliant performance and a gorgeous OLED display.

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  2. 80
    Windows CentralHands-on review · 2025

    HP's most powerful and premium gaming laptop is far more good than bad, with top performance and good thermals.

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  3. 75
    KitGuruHands-on review · 2025

    A great-looking laptop with a gorgeous screen and RTX 5080 power, but it throttles under heavy load.

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  4. 70
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A solid, powerful gaming laptop with good ports and a punchy screen, but rivals offer better endurance and more performance for less money.

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  5. 70
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2025

    A premium, tank-like gaming laptop with strong graphics and a vibrant display.

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  6. 74est.
    Jarrod'sTechNo printed score · Video review · 2025

    The HP Omen Max 16 (2025) offers strong performance and a beautiful OLED screen, but it is held back by its heavy weight, thermal throttling under load, and a difficult upgrade process.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality6 of 6
Performance4 of 6

What critics dislike most

Battery life4 of 6
Price3 of 6
Size and weight3 of 6

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Common questions

Is the HP Omen Max 16 (2025) worth it?

Critics are divided: 2 of 6 recommend it. It is very heavy and expensive, and battery life is poor.

Do critics agree about the HP Omen Max 16 (2025)?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Trusted Reviews) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 20 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the HP Omen Max 16 (2025)?

Battery life (4 of 6 reviews), Price (3 of 6 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the HP Omen Max 16 (2025)?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.