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General

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Series

ROG Strix3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026ROG Strix line.

HyperX OMEN MAX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet title: HyperX OMEN MAX 16 inch Gaming Laptop PC 16-ah1932nr.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

G815LR-DB961Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0lt1-m00f20-rog-strix-g18-2026.htmlRead 13 October 2026ASUS Store US listing G815LR-DB96, part number 90NR0LT1-M00F20. Title: ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop, 18 inch ROG Nebula Display 16:10 2.5K 300Hz, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home.

16-ah1932nr, D9KM0UA#ABA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026HP four-page datasheet, September 2026 revision. P/N D9KM0UA. The #ABA suffix is the US store code on the HyperX store. The second model number 16-ah1009ne from the job brief is not on this datasheet and no source was found for it, so it is not stored.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nrRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKU D9KM0UA#ABA. The product also lists D9KL9UA#ABA and D9KM1UA#ABA, which are other configurations.

GTIN / EAN

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8218446842761Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet UPC/EAN code 821844684276. The HyperX store barcode agrees.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nrRead 15 October 2026Store variant barcode 821844684276.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

17 March 20264Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-strix-g16-g18-gaming-laptops-intel-rtxRead 13 October 2026TAIPEI, March 17, 2026 announcement of the 2026 Strix G16 and G18 with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus.

5 January 20265Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2026/hyperx-and-omen-the-future-of-play.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP press release at CES, 5 January 2026: the HyperX OMEN MAX 16 shown, expected on HP.com in spring, price to follow.

Status

Available1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0lt1-m00f20-rog-strix-g18-2026.htmlRead 13 October 2026Listing with Add to Cart and most orders shipping within 24 hours. The page shows no price.

Available2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nrRead 15 October 2026US store lists the SKU at $4,999.99. A current store price is not a launch MSRP and is not stored.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 50804Maker product pagestore-prodlive-us.hpcloud.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/hyperx-omen-max-16-what-is-new-for-gamers-and-creatorsRead 15 October 2026HP's page comparing the 2026 HyperX OMEN MAX 16 with the 2025 OMEN MAX 16 says the new model builds on last year's OMEN MAX 16.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$4,699.998Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, 7 August 2026: the review unit (Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 32 GB DDR5-6400, 2 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, RTX 5090, 16 inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz OLED) has a sticker price of $4,699.99 as configured at HP US. The review page shows $3,999.99 at HP US as a later offer and the HyperX store now lists $4,999.99. Prices are USD without sales tax. The maker's launch price list was not found, so the review's MSRP is used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0lt1-m00f20-rog-strix-g18-2026.htmlRead 13 October 2026US ASUS Store. Ships to the contiguous US states.

US8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026US pricing and HP US store. The review is by a US edition.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Shadow black aluminum1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Product color Shadow black aluminum with a sandblasted finish cover and base. The family also sells Ceramic White, which is another configuration.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nrRead 15 October 2026Variant is Shadow black aluminum.

Segment

Gaming3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026Maker markets the Strix G18 as a gaming laptop.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026HP markets the HyperX OMEN MAX 16 as a gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics.

Form factor

Clamshell3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026Clamshell gaming laptop.

Clamshell3Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2026-hyperx-omen-max16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP family page shows an ordinary clamshell gaming laptop with an internal-cooling chassis.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)32mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.3 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 202639.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm.

Width356.5Depth269Thickness (min)26.1Thickness (max)28.7mm(14 × 10.6 × 1 to 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 202635.65 x 26.9 x 2.61 cm (front) and 2.87 cm (rear), which is 356.5 x 269 x 26.1 mm front and 28.7 mm rear. The family page rounds the same body to 26.15 and 28.75 mm. Footnote 52 explains the front and back height points. Footnote 37 says weight and dimensions vary with configuration.3Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2026-hyperx-omen-max16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026Family page: 356.5 x 269 x 26.15 (front) to 28.75 (rear) mm. The datasheet value is stored.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

3.2kg(7.1 lb)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 20263.20 Kg (7.05 lbs).

2.97kg(6.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20262.97 kg. Packed weight 5.86 kg. The family page says 2977 g and the HyperX store lists 2976 g and 6.56 lb.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nrRead 15 October 2026Variant weight 6.56 lb and 2976 g.

Lid material

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Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Product color row: aluminum with a sandblasted finish on cover and base. Sustainability row: recycled metal in cover, base and hinge caps.

Bottom material

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Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Same row: aluminum with a sandblasted finish on cover and base.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

18in(45.7 cm)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 202640.6 cm (16 in) diagonal.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row: 16 inch, 2.5K (2560 x 1600), OLED, up to 240 Hz, 0.2 ms response time, UWVA, micro-edge, BrightView, Low Blue Light, SDR 500 nits, HDR 1100 nits, 100% DCI-P3. The IPS options of other configurations are not this model.

Pixel density

167.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS-level2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 202618-inch IPS-level display. The product page and press release also describe Mini LED SKUs, which are other models.

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row says OLED.

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026OLED pixels emit their own light. The datasheet says each pixel is lit separately.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Anti-glare display.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row says BrightView. Tom's Hardware says this OLED has a glossy finish.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: this OLED has a glossy finish.

Touchscreen

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	300	Yes

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Refresh Rate 300Hz. Default refresh rate is 240Hz in Standard, Eco and Optimized GPU mode. 300Hz needs the Ultimate GPU mode in Armoury Crate. VRR is stored true because the Thunderbolt 5 ports and the product page name G-SYNC.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row: up to 240 Hz at 2560 x 1600. Variable refresh support comes from the family page.3Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2026-hyperx-omen-max16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026Screen row ends with Variable Refresh Rate support. The row repeats the exact OLED display string of the datasheet.

Max refresh rate

300Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

G-SYNC3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026NVIDIA G-SYNC section of the display text.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row: SDR 500 nits. Footnote 4 says all performance specifications are typical specifications from HP's component makers.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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1,100nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row: HDR 1100 nits. The datasheet names no window size or duration.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026DCI-P3 100% and Pantone Validated.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row and highlights say 100% DCI-P3. The method (coverage or volume) is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone palette.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB L3 cache, 24 cores, 24 threads).

Processor brand

Intel2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20268 P-cores 2.7/5.5 GHz and 16 E-cores 1.8/4.7 GHz. Generic base 55 W and turbo 160 W are not the laptop limits.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel ARK for the exact Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus: 8 P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and 5.5 GHz turbo, 16 E-cores at 1.8 GHz base and 4.7 GHz turbo. No LP E-cores. Generic 55 W base and 160 W turbo power are chip limits, not this laptop's setting.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

245Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026

241Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

36MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache.

36MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU Lithography listed as TSMC N3B.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like other Arrow Lake products.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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300W4Maker product pagestore-prodlive-us.hpcloud.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/hyperx-omen-max-16-what-is-new-for-gamers-and-creatorsRead 15 October 2026HP Tech Takes: Intel Total Platform Power is 300 W in the 2026 HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (250 W in 2025). The family page says up to 300 W TPP. Tom's Hardware also gives 300 W total system power for the review unit.

NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS.

13TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Row says Intel AI Boost (13 NPU TOPS). Precision is not stated here. Intel states 13 TOPS INT8.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Graphics row: integrated Intel Graphics, discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB GDDR7 dedicated). The family page calls it the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.

GPU brand

NVIDIA2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

12GB2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

24GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

140W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Graphics row: ROG Boost 1565MHz at 140W (1515MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 115W+25W Dynamic Boost). TGP includes Dynamic Boost. The product page says up to 175W for the RTX 5080 SKUs.

175W8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 24 GB GDDR7, 175 W Max TGP. The table also lists a 1,597 MHz boost clock, which is not stored because it may be the chip default and not this laptop's configuration.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

25W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026115W+25W Dynamic Boost.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

1,565MHz2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026ROG Boost 1565MHz (1515MHz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC). The mode is not named.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores.

Intel Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 202632GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM with dual channel support. The product page says retail units ship with up to 16+16GB.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 202632 GB DDR5-6400 MT/s (2 x 16 GB). Number of user-accessible memory slots: 2.

RAM type

DDR52Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

6,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Two 16 GB modules in two slots give dual channel operation. The datasheet does not use the word channel.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Slots8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware: two SO-DIMM slots, both filled in the review unit, and user-initiated memory upgrades are possible.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. The 32GB is read as two 16GB modules from the 16+16GB statement on the product page.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet says 2 user-accessible memory slots. Tom's Hardware says both are SO-DIMM slots and both were filled in the review unit.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Both SO-DIMM slots were filled in the review unit.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Max Capacity 64GB.

64GB3Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2026-hyperx-omen-max16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory row: up to 64 GB DDR5-6400 MT/s (2 x 32 GB) with 2 memory slots.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

2TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20262 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD. Footnote 11 says 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes.

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

42Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

51Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	5	1	No

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x M.2 PCIe (includes used). Product page: both SSD slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready. The FAQ says one SSD slot is free. Drive length is not stated.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
Not available	Not available	1	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Expansion slots row says 2 M.2 (SSD). One slot holds the installed 2 TB Gen5 drive, so that slot runs at Gen5. The datasheet gives no form factor and no generation for the second slot.

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	Not available	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 20261x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC, 1x 2.5G LAN. HDMI 2.1 FRL is in the press release and on the product page. The page quotes 120Gbps for Thunderbolt 5, which is the display boost figure, so no data rate is stored for it. Sides from the product page. USB Type-C charging up to 100W from the Battery section.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-A	USB Type-A 10Gbps	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB Type-A 10Gbps	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ports row: 2 USB Type-A 10Gbps, 1 AC smart pin, 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone/microphone combo, 1 RJ-45, 2 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge). Network interface row: 10/100/1000/2500 GbE. Footnote 42 says the 100 W/20 V Type-C adapter works for light loading, so the Type-C ports accept charging input. Sides come from Tom's Hardware. The family page names DisplayPort 1.4 for the same Type-C ports.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Left side: one USB-A (10 Gbps), two Thunderbolt 4 and the 3.5 mm jack. Right side: another USB-A. Back panel: HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE and the proprietary power port. The 460 W GaN adapter is included.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Row says Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless card.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230078/intel-wifi-7-be200/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel ARK for the Wi-Fi 7 BE200: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi module

Not available

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Row says Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2). The family page also lists a MediaTek MT7925 option for other configurations.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.42Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Footnote 46 says Bluetooth 5.4 runs as 5.3 or lower until Microsoft OS support exists. The published radio capability is stored.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB per key2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB with Num-key.

RGB per key1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Keyboard row: full-size, per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Keyboard row says numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Mechanical8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a top-hinged trackpad with a dead zone, not haptic. A clickpad that clicks when pressed counts as mechanical.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080P FHD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

1080p FHD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Webcam row: HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Highlights: HP True Vision FHD IR camera, log in through Windows Hello with the infrared sensor.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Security management row: camera privacy shutter.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 20262-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Audio row says dual speakers, so two drivers. Tom's Hardware also says stereo speakers only.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

HyperX, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Audio row: dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX, DTS:X Ultra.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

Not available

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Webcam row says integrated dual array digital microphones, so two.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

90Wh2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

83Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20266-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer. Footnote 23 says actual watt-hours vary from design capacity.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

280W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, 20V DC 14A. Page: whether a charger is included varies.

460W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Power row: 460 W AC GaN power adapter.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is the proprietary ASUS jack.

Barrel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ports row lists an AC smart pin, which is a round DC plug and counts as barrel.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Footnote 5: approximately 50% in 30 minutes with the system shut down, using the supplied or recommended adapter, +/-10% tolerance.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

33Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology with a third auxiliary fan for the GPU and VRAM.

34Maker product pagestore-prodlive-us.hpcloud.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/hyperx-omen-max-16-what-is-new-for-gamers-and-creatorsRead 15 October 2026HP Tech Takes, 28 May 2026: all 2026 models include a third internal cooling fan.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Yes3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Highlights: self-cleaning fans, a vapor chamber and liquid metal.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

CPU and GPU3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU and GPU.

Not available

Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

Name
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Manual

Source3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026Armoury Crate Silent, Performance and Turbo modes plus Manual mode. Wattages per mode are not published.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Name
Unleashed Mode

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Intro: a new Unleashed Mode for manual overclocking. Only the named mode is stored. The family page gives 250 W TPP for manual tuning and up to 300 W TPP with Unleashed Mode, so no per-mode watt values are stored.

Security

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Fingerprint

Not available

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TPM

Not available

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Remote management

Not available

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Not available

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026Windows 11 Home for the G815LR-DB96 column. The page lists the SKU twice with identical rows.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

Windows2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

None of 8 known

Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

41.1°C8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Metro Exodus stress test: keyboard 106 F between the G and H keys, which is 41.1 C. Ambient temperature is not stated.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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45.6°C8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hottest point near the rear centre of the bottom, 114 F, which is 45.6 C. Same stress test.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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87°C8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Metro Exodus stress test, 15 loops at 1080p: CPU 87 C. The power mode is not stated.

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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4.91GHz8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same stress test: the CPU performance cores averaged 4.91 GHz and the efficiency cores 3.95 GHz. The power mode is not stated.

GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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75°C8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same stress test: the RTX 5090 ran at 75 C and 1.81 GHz.

Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96

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BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	5.12

Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 20265 h 7 min in the Tom's Hardware battery test: web browsing, video streaming over Wi-Fi and OpenGL testing at 150 nits. Classified as mixed use. The power mode is not stated.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

Pantone Validated2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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Eyesafe Certified Display, VESA ClearMR 90001Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Highlights: Eyesafe Certified Display, which meets TUV low blue light requirements. ClearMR is from the family page.3Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2026-hyperx-omen-max16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026Family overview: up to 2.5K 240Hz OLED with VESA ClearMR 9000.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Yes8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a 460 W GaN power adapter is included.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0lt1-m00f20-rog-strix-g18-2026.htmlRead 13 October 20261 year international manufacturer warranty plus 1 year accidental protection when registered within 60 days of purchase.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20261-year limited hardware warranty and 1-year limited technical support (US datasheet).

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nr2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-max-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-ah1932nrRead 15 October 2026HyperX US store page for D9KM0UA#ABA. Its specification table matches the datasheet.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026

www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026HP datasheet for 16-ah1932nr, linked from the HyperX store page.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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