HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
The HyperX OMEN 16 gaming laptop is widely praised for its powerful performance, especially the RTX 5060 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, which handle demanding games smoothly. Users love the mechanical-feel keyboard, effective cooling, and the OMEN Gaming Hub software. However, common criticisms include a cramped keyboard layout causing typos, mediocre display quality (IPS not OLED), and high CPU temperatures under load. Overall, it's seen as an excellent value for budget-conscious gamers who prioritize performance over premium features.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 5060 GPU performance
- Responsive Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU
- Mechanical-feel keyboard with RGB
- Effective cooling system
- Excellent OMEN Gaming Hub software
Cons
- Cramped keyboard layout causing typos
- Mediocre IPS display quality (not OLED)
- High CPU temperatures under load
- Bloatware and ads in OMEN software
- Limited VRAM on discrete GPU
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | DisplayPort 1.4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 70 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.