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Updated · Tom's Hardware · Jul 2
HP Cuts $1,300 Off Omen Max 16 Laptop in 34% July 4 Sale
Updated
Updated · Tom's Hardware · Jul 2

HP Cuts $1,300 Off Omen Max 16 Laptop in 34% July 4 Sale

2 articles · Updated · Tom's Hardware · Jul 2

Summary

  • $2,499 buys HP's Omen Max 16 after a $1,300 markdown, dropping the 16-inch gaming laptop 34% for the company's July 4 promotion.
  • The discounted configuration pairs an RTX 5080 mobile GPU with Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB Gen 4 SSD—parts highlighted as harder to find cheaply amid AI-driven component pressure.
  • HP also includes a 2560 x 1600 240Hz IPS display, Wi-Fi 7, Ethernet and HDMI 2.1, positioning the machine as a premium high-end gaming option despite its heavier chassis.
  • The sale is framed as time-limited, with no end date disclosed, making the holiday promotion the key near-term driver for buyers considering the deal.

Insights

With component costs soaring, how can HP offer a $1,300 discount on its latest high-end gaming laptop?
As AI giants consume the world's chip supply, is this the end of affordable PC gaming hardware?
Why is a brand-new top-tier Intel processor being outperformed by its cheaper sibling in recent benchmarks?