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Series

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.

Stealth 16 AI+1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

B3WI-005US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-page US manufacturer specification identifies B3WI-005US. Retained stock configuration is 386H, RTX 5080, 32 GB from two 16 GB modules, one 2 TB drive, QHD+ 240 Hz OLED and Windows 11 Home. The footer document-generation date is not a retail date.7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Current normal-readable exact stock factory B3WI-005US with 386H/5080/32 GB/2 TB/Home is in stock. Custom upgraded 64 GB/Pro rows are excluded.8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026Exact sold model B3WI-005US, Best Buy SKU 6670611. Current stock listing confirms selected CPU/GPU/RAM/storage identity independently.

GTIN / EAN

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.

8241424560027Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact product identity row publishes UPC 824142456002.

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

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.

5 January 202610Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/At-CES-2026--MSI-unveiled-its-all-new-Prestige-series-for-business-and-productivity--along-with-the-latest-gaming-laptops-from-the-Raider--Stealth--and-Crosshair-series--all-featuring-brand-new-designs-147562Read 5 October 2026Original maker launch dateline is January 5, 2026, while hosting page says January 6. The body explicitly announces the redesigned Stealth 16 AI+ at CES. This is announcement evidence, separately from May documented retail.

Status

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.

Available7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 20268Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

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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.

$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.

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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.

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.

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 20268Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Charcoal Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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.

Gaming3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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.

Clamshell2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

Width354Depth246Thickness (min)16.65Thickness (max)19.99mm(13.9 × 9.7 × 0.7 to 0.8 in)2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-15 gives 354 x 246 x 16.65–19.99 mm. These precise metric endpoints corroborate the rounded exact US sheet inch dimensions. Stored minimum and maximum describe body thickness.

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

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.

1.99kg(4.4 lb)2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-15 publishes 1.99 kg. Exact US sheet 4.39 lb is rounded corroboration. This is maker laptop mass, not a reviewer measurement or charger mass.

Lid material

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.

Aluminium3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026All-Aluminum Alloy Chassis explicitly applies to the complete B3W chassis, including the lid.

Bottom material

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

Aluminium3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Same complete all-aluminum alloy chassis claim supports the bottom.

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.

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

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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.

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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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.

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

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

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.

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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.

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.

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Touchscreen

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No8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026Exact Highlights specification explicitly says Touch Screen: No. No pen-support absence is inferred from that field.

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.

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Native 2560 x 1600 OLED panel operating at 240 Hz. HDMI external-output timing is not a built-in display mode. No adaptive refresh protocol is stated.

Max refresh rate

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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%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.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Literal 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) maker gamut claim. Coverage-versus-volume method is not specified.

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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DisplayHDR True Black 6001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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).

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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.

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.9
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.5

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel exact 386H has four P cores at 2.1–4.9 GHz, eight E cores at 1.6–3.7 GHz and four LP E cores at 1.6–3.5 GHz, with 16 threads. Retail overview typo claiming eight LP E cores is excluded.

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.

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

161Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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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.

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

18MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache, the last-level L3 cache. Generic 25 W base and 80 W turbo powers are not configured laptop limits.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

175W3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Up to 175 W TOTAL POWER specifically for 386H with RTX 5080 16 GB in Apex mode on AC. Separate maker Stealth-series article explicitly defines this as combined CPU and GPU power.4Maker product pagefr.msi.com/blog/looking-for-a%20-thin-and-powerful-laptop-for-work-study-and-creativity-meet-the-msi-mtealth-seriesRead 5 October 2026Current original French-language manufacturer Stealth-series article explicitly defines up to 175 W as combined CPU plus GPU power under APEX mode in both Stealth 16 AI+ paragraph and bullet list. Current exact US maker overview binds that budget to 386H/RTX 5080, avoiding whole-system or adapter confusion. This replaces the region rendering that did not consistently expose the budget paragraph.

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

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.

50TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Up to 50 NPU-only TOPS, excluding the separate 1334 GPU AI TOPS.6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel NPU-only peak INT8 performance is 50 TOPS.

Graphics

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

125W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RTX 5080 maximum graphics power is 125 W including Dynamic Boost. The sheet says values may vary by scenario. No separate Dynamic Boost allocation is given.

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.

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

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1,995MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact configured boost is up to 1995 MHz, with the same scenario qualification. The stray x after MHz in the sheet is not another unit.

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

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Optimus2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-16 explicitly states NVIDIA discrete graphics with NVIDIA Optimus supported. No Advanced Optimus or hardware MUX is inferred.

Integrated GPU

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

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 386H uses Intel Graphics. Arc B390 from the different Core Ultra X7/X9 processors is not inherited. Intel 18A is a process brand, not a numerical nanometre value.

Memory

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

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.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
2	Yes	16

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two installed 16 GB DDR5 modules and two physical sockets. The family manual lists ordinary SO-DIMM and optional clocked CSO-DIMM alternatives. Exact installed socket type is not established, so slot_type is omitted. Maximum 128 GB is supported, but configured transfer rate and active channel count remain unknown.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-15 lists two SO-DIMM sockets and optional two CSO-DIMM sockets. Both alternatives have two physical sockets, but exact 005US socket classification is not proven.7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Standard memory is explicitly two 16 GB modules. Its Number of SODIMMS label does not resolve ordinary versus clocked sockets against the original manual optional CSO-DIMM alternative. Retail 7200MHz wording is not treated as a measured DRAM clock or independently confirmed configured transfer rate.

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

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.

128GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Storage

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

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.

2TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU has two NVMe PCIe Gen4 connectors and one installed 2 TB Gen4 SSD. One connector is occupied and one free. Original manual supplies the common M.2 2280 form factor. PCIe Gen4 here is physical slot capability, separately from installed storage_pcie_gen.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-16 explicitly specifies two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slots. The bottom exterior SSD access label is not an exhaustive slot count. Exact US sheet independently specifies both connectors as Gen4 and one installed drive.

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

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100	15
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact quantities and protocols corroborate the original manual. Each Thunderbolt connector is counted once. Two USB-A, two USB-C, one HDMI, one RJ45, one audio combo and one main DC-in connector are represented.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full right-side figure on printed 2-6 and left-side figure on 2-7, with continuation 2-8, were rendered and inspected. One USB-A is on each side. Both Thunderbolt USB-C connectors are left. Audio, HDMI and RJ45 are right. Main power input and Kensington are left. Front and rear diagrams are blank. Each USB-C accepts up to 100 W and supplies maximum 5 V/3 A, 15 W, to a peripheral. Running input is specified for 90–100 W adapters. Optional 45 W charging is limited to off states. No simultaneous peripheral power budget is stated.3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026PD Charging footnote explicitly supports 100 W at 20 V/5 A in running and modern-standby states, and 45–100 W in hibernate or off states. Performance may be limited to match input current. The 240 W main adapter is separate.

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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 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 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

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Wi-Fi module

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.

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2131Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

5.41Maker 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.

6.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 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.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

No2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete top-open keyboard figure, printed 2-3, shows no dedicated numeric keypad. Exact sheet states 80 keys.

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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No2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete top-open keyboard figure and descriptions show a touchpad and no dedicated pointing stick.

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.

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.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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.

1080p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-4 identifies optional IR camera with infrared facial recognition. Exact 005US sheet confirms the IR FHD camera is installed, and current maker overview explicitly confirms facial login.3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Dedicated IR FHD Webcam section explicitly states facial-recognition login and physical webcam shutter.

Webcam privacy

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

Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two 2 W speaker drivers plus two 2 W woofers, four physical drivers and 8 W summed published rating. RMS versus peak classification is not stated. Retail prose about two pairs of woofers does not override this exact maker table.

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

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8W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

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.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 31Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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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.

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.

90Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Exact sheet supplies the selected 90 Wh capacity. The current 12-hour video claim is tested on a stated 356H/5090/16 GB/1 TB configuration, different from this selected model, and is not stored.

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.

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

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact main AC adapter rating is 240 W. This is separate from USB-C charging input and does not establish maximum accepted main DC power.

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.

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.

Proprietary2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Left-side main power connector figure is the rectangular proprietary MSI DC connector, separate from USB-C. No barrel plug is assigned.

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

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.

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Cooling

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

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.

25Maker product pagestorage-asset.msi.com/global/picture/image/feature/nb/2026-intel/stealth-16-ai-plus/cooler/cooler-pd.pngRead 5 October 2026Complete original current maker Cooler Boost with Intra Flow hardware image independently viewed. It shows two physical internal fan impellers. Three exhaust paths are not three fans. Phase-change compound is stated for CPU/GPU, but unsupported vapor-chamber and liquid-metal absence values are omitted.

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

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

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

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

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Name
Apex

Source3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Apex mode in MSI Center with AC power is named directly. The maker total-power statement is for 386H with RTX 5080 16 GB. It is not assigned separately to either CPU or GPU.4Maker product pagefr.msi.com/blog/looking-for-a%20-thin-and-powerful-laptop-for-work-study-and-creativity-meet-the-msi-mtealth-seriesRead 5 October 2026

Security

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Fingerprint

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Power button2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-4 places the fingerprint sensor in the power key. Exact SKU sheet confirms one fingerprint sensor, resolving optional family wording.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU explicitly has firmware TPM 2.0. The family manual optional TPM wording is not the sole proof.

Remote management

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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.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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

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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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

AHP 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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

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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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Yes3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Current product introduction, dedicated Now Even Smarter section and FAQ explicitly identify Stealth 16 AI+ as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot key alone is not proof.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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.

SGS Eye Care1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026SGS Eye Care Display is explicit for the selected OLED. No numeric blue-light result, panel surface or native colour depth is inferred.

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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240 W AC adapter, AC power cord, Quick Start Guide2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-2 Unpacking explicitly includes AC adapter, AC power cord and Quick Start Guide. Exact sheet establishes the supplied adapter rating as 240 W. Optional carry bag is omitted.

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 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).

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026One-year limited manufacturer warranty for the exact US SKU.7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year USA manufacturer limited warranty, with one-year global service qualification. No extra service duration is inferred.

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

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.

us.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WX3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdf2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 68-page English MS-2631/MS-2632 User Manual, version 1.0, December 2025. This matches the new B3W chassis and its left-side double Thunderbolt arrangement. Older MS-16W1 manuals with DDR4 or rear connectors are excluded.

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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