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Select Micro Center Locations have HP OMEN MAX Laptop (16-ak0003nr) on sale for $1799.99. Select free store pick up where stock permits.
Specs:
- Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Specs:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 12-cores, 24-threads (2.0GHz Base / 5.1GHz Boost) Processor
- 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz 500nits IPS Anti-Glare Display
- 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 RAM
- 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
- 2x2 Wireless LAN Wifi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
- Full-size Per Key RGB Backlit Keyboard with NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key Technology
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-A)
- 2x USB 4.0 (Gen 3 Type-C)
- 1x HDMI
- 1x AC Smart Pin
- 1x LAN RJ-45
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Select Micro Center Locations have HP OMEN MAX Laptop (16-ak0003nr) on sale for $1799.99. Select free store pick up where stock permits.
Specs:
- Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Specs:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 12-cores, 24-threads (2.0GHz Base / 5.1GHz Boost) Processor
- 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz 500nits IPS Anti-Glare Display
- 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 RAM
- 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
- 2x2 Wireless LAN Wifi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
- Full-size Per Key RGB Backlit Keyboard with NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key Technology
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-A)
- 2x USB 4.0 (Gen 3 Type-C)
- 1x HDMI
- 1x AC Smart Pin
- 1x LAN RJ-45
Editor's Notes
Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Please post the link with an 18inch micro led with a 5080 for 1799.00
Community Reviews
HP OMEN MAX is a strong 16 inch gaming laptop for high end RTX 5080 performance, with a QHD plus 240 hertz display, replaceable RAM, and upgrade paths up to 64GB or 96GB. The AMD model is described as running cooler for casual use, and one temperature check showed about 82 degrees Celsius on Cinebench and 62 degrees on Time Spy. The main cautions are thermal headroom and RAM compatibility, since some configurations have needed repasting or undervolting and certain memory kits would not work. It is a capable gaming machine, especially if you want extra VRAM and upgrade flexibility.
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It is a strong RTX 5080 price, but it is about $100 more than an earlier HP Black Friday deal and some shoppers compare it unfavorably to other recent buys like a 2025 G18 at $1800 or open-box units around $1100. Sales tax can push the total close to $1200 depending on location.
It can run hotter than some competing ASUS and Dell Alienware models, and some units have reported thermal throttling or BSODs. Other owners report normal temperatures and no fan activity during casual use, with one sample showing about 82°C CPU in Cinebench R23 and 62°C GPU in Time Spy.
Yes. The RAM is replaceable, and higher-capacity options like 64GB and 96GB are available. One caveat is that memory compatibility can be finicky, so matching the existing speed/timings may matter.
Yes. It is described as one of the better RTX 5080 laptop options, with the extra VRAM over a 5070 helping in modded games and frame generation working well. The main tradeoffs mentioned are HP bloat, weak speakers, and possible overheating on some units.
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And my motive would be???
Here's my handy-dandy Best Buy order history.
Oops it was 1325 with tax. Or I could be elaborately photoshopping this to impress strangers on Slickdeals...
And my motive would be???
Here's my handy-dandy Best Buy order history.
Oops it was 1325 with tax. Or I could be elaborately photoshopping this to impress strangers on Slickdeals...
It's a decent machine, but a few things to keep in mind, comparing to similar products:
- touchpad is cheap and terrible
- speakers are really bad
- overheating issues (repaste or RMA)
- HP bloat (do a fresh install)
- 5080 and 5090 versions primary SSD slot requires heatsink removal and repaste.
All that said, it's good for gaming - the extra VRAM over 5070 is worth it, especially if you mod games. Frame gen x4 is better than I expected and I run Cyberpunk with most RT options.
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