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Jan 12, 2026 1:21 AM

HP OMEN MAX Laptop: 16" FHD+ IPS 165Hz, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 5070 Ti, 16GB DDR5

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HP has HP OMEN MAX Gaming Laptop (16t-ah000) + Filler Item on sale from $1150.18 when you follow the steps below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: Price may vary based on alternative selections.

Steps:
  1. Visit the Laptop Page and select Add to Cart.
  2. Alternatively, you can Customize & Buy.
  3. Notable options:
    • Memory:
      • 16 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB) + $0.00
    • Display:
      • 16" diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 60-240 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 500 nits, 100% sRGB + $70.00
      • 16" diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), OLED, 240 Hz, 0.2 ms response time, UWVA, Low Blue Light, SDR 400 nits, HDR 500 nits + $130.00
  4. Add to cart.
  5. Add this HP 150 Wired Mouse and Keyboard to your cart.
  6. Proceed to your cart and apply promo code NEWYEAR26
  7. Your total will be $1547.98 - $397.80 with promo code NEWYEAR26 = $1150.18 with free shipping.
Specs:
  • 16" diagonal, 2K (1920 x 1200), 60-165 Hz, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 400 nits
  • Core Ultra 7 255HX 20-Core Processor
  • 16 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12 GB)
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 83 Wh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • Consider this other HP Omen Max Frontpage Deal for comparison 
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • The Laptop is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars form customer reviews.
  • HP 1-Year Warranty.

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Written by Dr.W
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HP has HP OMEN MAX Gaming Laptop (16t-ah000) + Filler Item on sale from $1150.18 when you follow the steps below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: Price may vary based on alternative selections.

Steps:
  1. Visit the Laptop Page and select Add to Cart.
  2. Alternatively, you can Customize & Buy.
  3. Notable options:
    • Memory:
      • 16 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB) + $0.00
    • Display:
      • 16" diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 60-240 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 500 nits, 100% sRGB + $70.00
      • 16" diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), OLED, 240 Hz, 0.2 ms response time, UWVA, Low Blue Light, SDR 400 nits, HDR 500 nits + $130.00
  4. Add to cart.
  5. Add this HP 150 Wired Mouse and Keyboard to your cart.
  6. Proceed to your cart and apply promo code NEWYEAR26
  7. Your total will be $1547.98 - $397.80 with promo code NEWYEAR26 = $1150.18 with free shipping.
Specs:
  • 16" diagonal, 2K (1920 x 1200), 60-165 Hz, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 400 nits
  • Core Ultra 7 255HX 20-Core Processor
  • 16 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12 GB)
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 83 Wh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • Consider this other HP Omen Max Frontpage Deal for comparison 
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • The Laptop is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars form customer reviews.
  • HP 1-Year Warranty.

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Written by Dr.W

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Community Reviews

This HP Omen Max stands out as a high powered gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, Core Ultra 7 255HX, and a 140 watt GPU, and the configurable 64GB memory and Wi Fi 7 options make it more appealing as a desktop replacement. The stronger build and cooling are framed as a step above some competing gaming laptops, and the OLED upgrade is tempting if the price lands right. The main knocks are the 16 inch Full HD panel and the 512GB SSD, which feel undersized for the class. Deal pricing also proved unstable, with price changes and cancellations tied to a promotional error.

Common Questions (4)

  • Not reliably. Several orders were cancelled after HP said a promotional error occurred and they could not honor the original price, and some buyers received only partial refunds or had the laptop cancelled while the accessory still shipped. In some cases the final outcome was a cancelled laptop with the accessory kept.

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  • Yes. The base 16" FHD+ IPS panel is widely criticized, while the configurable 16" WQXGA 2560x1600 IPS option adds 500 nits and 100% sRGB for $70, and the OLED option adds 240Hz with HDR 500 nits for $130. The higher-resolution panels are the practical upgrade if you want a sharper screen.

    TPMJBcitan359scubasasquatch

  • Yes. The configuration can be bumped to 64GB RAM for a negligible amount, and buyers also chose a 1TB SSD instead of the base 512GB drive. The 512GB SSD is considered too small for a 2026 gaming laptop, so the storage upgrade is the more practical choice.

    scubasasquatchHuu26scubasasquatch

  • Yes. The default Intel Wi‑Fi 6E AX211 can be upgraded to an Intel Wi‑Fi 7 BE200 card for $10 more. That makes the wireless upgrade one of the cheapest configurable add-ons.

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Jan 12, 2026 11:35 AM
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keithc99999Jan 12, 2026 11:35 AM
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HP is making a dedicated run at becoming the premier builder of laptops. They are going for it full tilt with unending great deals
Jan 12, 2026 12:26 PM
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fatguypoolsharkJan 12, 2026 12:26 PM
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Quote from scubasasquatch View quoted comment :
Thanks for that insight. My hang-up is, I'm reading that the Ryzen in the MSI is more powerful (it'll be plugged in at all times), but it only has 16gb of RAM. I can configure this one to have 64gb for a negligible amount, but it's got the Intel, which I'm reading is slower (although much more efficient). This would be a non-issue if RAM wasn't currently a bajillion dollars...
Cannot stress enough how across the board awful MSI gaming laptop quality is and has been for at least 8 years now.

Also that MSI has a low TDP 5070 ti in it. 115 watts instead of the full bore 140 watts in this HP omen max.

TL;DR I wouldn't buy that MSI over a Omen at the same price with a 5070 in it, much less an Omen Max with a 5070 ti.
Jan 12, 2026 12:38 PM
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scubasasquatchJan 12, 2026 12:38 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
Actually, it looks like the Intel is generally faster for both single and multi threaded work. Even the Intel iGPU is faster than the one in the Ryzen. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Int...333.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD...310.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Int...932.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD...293.0.html
I appreciate the legwork on those articles. I'll grab this one. Thank you!
Jan 12, 2026 1:06 PM
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smadcatcJan 12, 2026 1:06 PM
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Amex has $50 off $999+ spend
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Jan 12, 2026 2:08 PM
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TennyJan 12, 2026 2:08 PM
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Quote from smadcatc View quoted comment :
Amex has $50 off $999+ spend
I don't see this anywhere... where is it? (I just got an Amex Platinum, so I'm new to the website).

Yeah maybe I don't have this offer... I know Amex offers are targeted. I don't see it under "Amex Offers".
Last edited by Tenny January 12, 2026 at 06:15 AM.
Jan 12, 2026 2:16 PM
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locomoJan 12, 2026 2:16 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
Does the CPU performance really matter to you that much?

When opening applications the SSD is the bottleneck. When running games the GPU is generally the bottleneck. When downloading files or browsing the web your Internet connection is the bottleneck. When you have multiple apps/browser tabs open at once the RAM size is the bottleneck. When you transcode video you'll likely be using the dedicated transcoding hardware on the iGPU or dGPU. When running local AI models the GPU VRAM is the bottleneck.

I'm not saying there aren't applications that will benefit from higher CPU performance (such as compressing large files), but for the typical person buying a gaming laptop, a slightly faster CPU will make no noticeable impact.
For Win11, the CPU is the bottleneck.
I wish the manufacturers would give the Linux option.
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Jan 12, 2026 2:31 PM
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Jan 12, 2026 2:31 PM
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Quote from fatguypoolshark View quoted comment :
Cannot stress enough how across the board awful MSI gaming laptop quality is and has been for at least 8 years now. Also that MSI has a low TDP 5070 ti in it. 115 watts instead of the full bore 140 watts in this HP omen max.TL;DR I wouldn't buy that MSI over a Omen at the same price with a 5070 in it, much less an Omen Max with a 5070 ti.
So in other words,
MSI = Mostly Shoddy Internals?

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Jan 12, 2026 2:43 PM
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psycttoJan 12, 2026 2:43 PM
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Quote from locomo View quoted comment :
For Win11, the CPU is the bottleneck.
I wish the manufacturers would give the Linux option.
lol...
Linux, on a gaming laptop...

my server runs Linux, nothing else does, for reason... it's still hot garbage for daily/personal use.
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Jan 12, 2026 3:10 PM
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psycttoJan 12, 2026 3:10 PM
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i don't even need a new laptop... but it is pretty tempting at this price.
1,278$ with the OLED panel, 1TB SSD and WiFi7 card.
Jan 12, 2026 3:10 PM
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RogueVariableJan 12, 2026 3:10 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
This HP is just a better quality laptop, even if you don't care about the battery and weight.
That's more damning towards MSI than praise for HP.
Jan 12, 2026 4:35 PM
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Dave_BJan 12, 2026 4:35 PM
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Quote from RogueVariable View quoted comment :
That's more damning towards MSI than praise for HP.
True. Can you think of a major brand that has a worse reputation for their low to mid range gaming laptops?
Jan 12, 2026 4:39 PM
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Dave_BJan 12, 2026 4:39 PM
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Quote from locomo View quoted comment :
For Win11, the CPU is the bottleneck.I wish the manufacturers would give the Linux option.
When I buy a Windows laptop, the first thing I do is format and then install either Windows or Linux. If you want Linux on your laptop, install it. Even if they did offer the option, it's not as if they'd be installing your Linux flavor of choice.
Jan 12, 2026 4:47 PM
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RogueVariableJan 12, 2026 4:47 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
True. Can you think of a major brand that has a worse reputation for their low to mid range gaming laptops?
MSI is consistently the worst. The only other name that comes to mind is Acer. Their track record is very spotty.
Jan 12, 2026 5:02 PM
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scubasasquatchJan 12, 2026 5:02 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
When I buy a Windows laptop, the first thing I do is format and then install either Windows or Linux. If you want Linux on your laptop, install it. Even if they did offer the option, it's not as if they'd be installing your Linux flavor of choice.
Thanks for the input. I bought the one posted here based on your advice. Bumped up the RAM to 64gb, went with the faster 1TB SSD, Wifi 7 and decided to go with the OLED (it was like $80 more with all of the coupons bringing the price down, so I figured why not). All in, it was like ~$1500 before tax. I picked the cheapest gaming headset they had ($30) to get the 10% off with an accessory promotion to trigger.

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Jan 12, 2026 5:05 PM
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FairCable4794Jan 12, 2026 5:05 PM
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Quote from scubasasquatch View quoted comment :
Thanks for that insight. My hang-up is, I'm reading that the Ryzen in the MSI is more powerful (it'll be plugged in at all times), but it only has 16gb of RAM. I can configure this one to have 64gb for a negligible amount, but it's got the Intel, which I'm reading is slower (although much more efficient). This would be a non-issue if RAM wasn't currently a bajillion dollars...
The gold standard is Asus G and Lenovo 7i for quality and cooling system for heavy gaming non-stop. Starting at $1,800
Sliver is this HP omen and Acer Nitro. Starting at $1200 or less with credit card promo stacking
It comes with dual channel ram, optional 1600p ips. Top 1% slickdeal
Lowest quality is MSI, Gigabyte

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