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General

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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.

Blade 181Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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.

RZ09-05827ER3-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026Exact US RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1 selected combination: 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and Windows Home. Old 275HX and upgraded 5080/5090 configurations are excluded.

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.

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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.

14 May 20266Press releaseprwire.com.au/pr/128538/razer-unveils-the-new-razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026First announcement dateline, independently contemporary Notebookcheck news on May 15. PRWire hosting June 23 and Razer newsroom June 1 repost do not move first announcement or existing retail month.

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.

Available7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 7 October 2026Current US exact 290HX Plus/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB SKU on maker store. No discontinuation statement found.

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.

$3,999.998Press releaseprwire.com.au/pr/128538/razer-unveils-the-new-razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Maker May 14 launch starting configuration. Exact selected base 290HX Plus/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB maker store still matches 3999.99. Secondary Tom’s Hardware independently binds this combination to base launch price. US tax excluded. Old 275HX 3499.99 and Euro sibling keyboard SKUs excluded.

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 product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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.

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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 pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 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 manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.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.

Width399.96Depth275.4Thickness (min)22.79Thickness (max)28.7mm(15.7 × 10.8 × 0.9 to 1.1 in)10Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly metric 2026 dimensions. Width is landscape front edge 399.96, depth 275.4. Support table swaps its width/depth labels, corrected against main maker triplet and physical geometry. Minimum-inch 0.86 is inconsistent with 22.79 mm and appears carried from 2025. Published metric values retained, not recomputed from rounded inches. Secondary LaptopMedia 22.99 does not override maker.

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.

3.2kg(7.1 lb)11Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Nominal maker 2026 chassis mass across matrix, not a scale measurement. All family configurations have one shared body claim. Excludes 400 W adapter. Secondary 3.1 kg claims do not override maker.

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 pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Complete T6-grade CNC-milled aluminum unibody.

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 pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Same complete aluminum-unibody claim.

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.

18in(45.7 cm)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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.

3840 × 2400px3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

251.6ppi=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.

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

IPS3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 20262026 comparison column explicitly Dual Mode IPS. It does not establish mini-LED backlighting.

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.

Matte34Retailer pagerozetka.com.ua/609903560/p609903560Read 7 October 2026Exact full US RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1/290HX Plus/5070Ti/32 GB/1 TB retailer technical table explicitly matte. Notebookcheck current 2026 physical IPS screen also glossy: no. Old retailer thickness and seller warranty are not used over current primary maker.

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.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
3840	2400	240
1920	1200	440

Source3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Explicit built-in dual modes, 3840 x 2400 at 240 Hz and 1920 x 1200 at 440 Hz. These are operating maxima, not ordinary preset timing entries. G-SYNC is stated globally without assigning VRR operation to each mode.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=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.

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G-SYNC3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026

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%3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Maker up to 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Method unstated.

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.

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Yes12Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Explicit maker claim for single shared 2026 dual-mode display option. Calman certification alone was not the inference. Manual laptop calibration report page confirms factory report access. No measured Delta E copied.

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 290HX Plus1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel4Maker 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 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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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

Source4Maker 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 5 October 2026Exact 290HX Plus processor: eight P and sixteen E cores, each with independently named base and turbo clocks. Generic 55 W/160 W chip limits are not laptop power settings.30Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290HX-Plus-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1252402.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Architecture names only enriched. Existing Intel primary counts/base/max clocks unchanged. Nominal exact processor, no model-bench value copied.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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

244Maker 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 5 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.

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

36MB4Maker 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 5 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. Separate 40 MB L2 excluded.

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.

3nm13Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290HX-Plus-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1252402.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 290HX Plus nominal CPU compute tile. Intel ARK CPU Lithography explicitly TSMC N3B corroborates designation. GPU tile N5P, SoC/I/O N6, Intel base 22 nm are separate and not represented as all tiles 3 nm.

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.

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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.

13TOPS4Maker 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 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 13 TOPS, distinct from 36 TOPS overall platform peak.

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 product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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

12GB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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.

140W14Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Exact 5070Ti column, not family maximum 175 W of 5080/5090. Stored maker maximum TGP 140 W with separate published 15 W Dynamic Boost component. Do not add them to invent 155 W or infer a fixed base wattage. Mode not supplied in nominal table.

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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15W15Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Correct first 5070TI column. 175 W/+25 W rows belong to 5080/5090. Stored separate component claim, no assumed base TGP calculation.

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

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

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Advanced Optimus, Optimus16Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Exact RZ09-0582 x documented routing options. Manual printed page 19 explicitly Optimus and dedicated GPU-only with restart. Advanced Optimus includes hardware multiplexing under schema help, so no redundant separately guessed mux tag.

Integrated GPU

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

Intel Graphics4Maker 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 5 October 2026Intel Graphics, not Arc B390 of different Panther Lake chips.

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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 product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

DDR53Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current 2026 column explicitly DDR5 in two slots.

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

6,400MT/s17Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB installed memory grade DDR5-6400, effective 6400 MT/s. Maker appends MHz to marketed DDR5 grade, not a literal 6400 MHz electrical clock and not 12800 MT/s. Exact maker SKU current combination 32 GB 6400 and Intel memory-grade nomenclature corroborate. i Pon 2026 reporting explicitly DDR 5-6400 MT/s. No generic supported-chip speed used alone.

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.

218Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Maker channel designation for replaceable two-socket DDR 5 architecture. Exact reference two 16 GB modules in two sockets. Counts conventional active memory channels, not each DDR5 internal 32-bit subchannel.

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.

Slots3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current 2026 column states two RAM slots and upgrade support.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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

Source3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026The maker confirms two RAM slots. The later exact 2026 support matrix proves two installed 16 GB SO-DIMM modules for the reference configuration.29Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Two physical SO-DIMM sockets both occupied by 16 GB modules. Primary first column gives module distribution explicitly, not total-capacity division. Clocked CSODIMM not claimed.

RAM slots

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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.

128GB3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Supported laptop maximum 128 GB DDR5, distinct from generic chip maximum 256 GB.

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.

1TB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026The maker confirms NVMe storage and two M.2 connectors. The later exact support matrix proves one installed 1 TB PCIe 4.0 drive and only one Gen 5 capable connector. Longest supported form factor and physical slot occupancy remain unproved, so the partial storage-slot table is omitted.

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

419Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Actual included drive generation 4. One other physical slot supports Gen 5, which does not turn installed 1 TB drive into Gen 5. Maker explicitly one installed drive. Exact model drive vendor/part not stated.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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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.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100	Discrete GPU
USB-C	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100	Integrated GPU
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	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

Source2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2 diagram: right SD, Thunderbolt 5, one USB-A and HDMI. Left DC, RJ45, two USB-A, Thunderbolt 4 and audio. Both C ports accept USB PD 3.0 up to 100 W. USB-C DP Alt Mode and symmetric data rates are not established by this guide.31Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026The maker explicitly lists Thunderbolt 5 USB-C with DP 2.1 via the discrete GPU and Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DP 2.1 via the integrated GPU. Both DP Alt Mode booleans and both GPU routing values are stored. DP version has no dedicated column. The advertised asymmetric 120 Gbps Bandwidth Boost is not a symmetric data rate.

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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 73Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Explicit Wi-Fi 7 triple-band 2x2 MIMO, country restrictions not detailed.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz20Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Current maker triple-band claim. Exact RZ09-0582 lab radio table independently names 2.4G 2400-2483.5, 5G 5150-5895 and 6E 5925-7125 MHz. FCC engineering sample BE200 card not assumed installed retail module, which reviews identify BE202. Only bands agree with current marketed design. US regulatory region retained, no world wide frequency union.33Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/8d74d722251c23510e84b856bd34b1f56931ac563ee8d411b792e2b51aafbf4fRead 7 October 2026Public mirror of BTL-FCC SAR-1-2411C327C, exact RZ09-0582 engineering sample. The EUT frequency table lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The BE200NGWM engineering module does not establish the retail card model. No SAR result is imported.

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.

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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.

5.43Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly Bluetooth 5.4.

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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US1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026Exact selected US Layout.

Key switches

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Other21Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicit switch description membrane, which has no laptop enum. Used existing other and preserved word in source note. No mechanical/optical/scissor mechanism guessed. Field/enum gap reported.

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 per key2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.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.

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly keyboard with per-key RGB and 10-key number pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026

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

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No22Maker product pagemedias-p1.phoenix.razer.com/sys-master-phoenix-images-container/h84/h4a/10064527654942/260514-blade18-k12-black-1500x1000-3.pngRead 7 October 2026Actual factory product gallery image and manual complete layout inspected. All keys visible. Touchpad and external mouse not a pointing stick. No keycap-gap inference about fingerprint hardware.

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.

Mechanical23Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Nominal Razer 2026 input-device mechanism claim. Maker common family layout specifies same Precision Glass touchpad across GPU options. Does not import 5090 unit display/performance/battery/thermal measurements. Physical clicking expressly described, haptic contrast explicit.

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.

5 MP2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.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.

Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current 5 MP IR webcam explicitly supports Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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

Physical shutter2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly mechanical 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.

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.

62Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly six physical speakers.

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

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.

THX Spatial Audio+, Smart Amplifier Technology, 7.1 surround via HDMI3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 202632Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Additional maker sound features. Existing THX Spatial Audio+ retained. Six physical speakers already stored, virtual 7.1 is not physical 7.1 speaker count. Total amplifier output watts absent.

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.

22Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly dual microphone array.

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.

99Wh24Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker same battery claim across 2026 matrix. Source-stated energy, no calculation from rounded charge capacity or voltage. Not a reviewer-measured pack value.

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.

400W25Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker 2026 matrix bundled primary adapter rating, exact selected 5070Ti 1 TB seller independently lists 400 W. USB-C 100 W travel input is separate. No laptop CPU/GPU power ceiling derived from adapter 400 W.

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 manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 dedicated shaped power port, separate from USB-C charging.

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.

33Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Cooling section explicitly Triple-Fan Cooling System, three physical built-in fans. Optional external cooling-pad fans are excluded.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current cooling FAQ explicitly installed advanced vapor chamber.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

Name
Balanced
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Custom

Source26Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original RZ09-0582 guide screenshot rendered and inspected. Modes stored only by name. UI Balanced selected is not proof of maker default, Auto(Default) labels fan control only. No assumed wattages or profile defaults. Does not qualify any 5090-only bench mark for retained 5070Ti.

Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.027Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Installed-platform firmware TPM explicit 2.0, not discrete TPM inferred from OS requirements. Intel PTT nomenclature preserved in note.

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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Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 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 product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 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.

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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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Colour certifications

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Calman Verified3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026The display section explicitly states Calman Verified. The later support matrix separately proves individual factory calibration.

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.

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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, Regional power cord, Micro-fiber cleaning cloth, Important Product Information Guide2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 lists adapter/regional cord, micro-fiber cleaning cloth and Important Product Information Guide.

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 manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.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).

1year2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 one-year manufacturer warranty. Separate two-year battery warranty is excluded.

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

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Mail-in28Maker product pagerazer.com/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Current US maker original-purchaser warranty process. Manufacturer pays qualifying return postage after service, no universal free inbound-shipping promise. Paid RazerCare terms do not become included onsite service. Only documented shipped return service stored.

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.

www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-183Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 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.

mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqs9Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker support specification matrix, correct 2026 family with 290HX Plus. Five GPU/RAM columns read, use first 5070TI/32 GB/1 TB column.

Manual

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dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdf2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Razer Master Guide explicitly names RZ09-0582, not previous RZ09-0529.

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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