2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD vs. M2 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD and M2 MacBook Air, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD Pros
Reasons that 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD is better than M2 MacBook Air.
Supports larger memory
The 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Air. It supports up to 32GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Air.
Max system memory size
2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD
32 GB
M2 MacBook Air
24 GB
Upgradable memory
The 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M2 MacBook Air since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR5 | Unified |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to AMD Radeon RX 6650M 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
The 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
| Slots | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
18% larger display
The 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD has a 16.1-inch screen size 18% larger than the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air.
Display size
2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD
16.1-inch
M2 MacBook Air
13.6-inch
Has six more ports and slots
The 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Air. It has ten versus four amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Air.
| Ports | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| full-size SD card slot | Yes | No |
| HDMI | Yes | No |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| MagSafe 3 | No | Yes |
| power port | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes x2 |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-A | Yes x3 | No |
| Total | 10 | 4 |
Much better versatile connectivity
The 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Air. It has seven versus two commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Air.
| Ports | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| full-size SD card slot | Yes | No |
| HDMI | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | No |
| USB-A | Yes | No |
M2 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Air is better than 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD.
About 47% lighter
M2 MacBook Air weighed 2.7 pounds, 47% lighter than the 5.09 pounds 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD.
| Weight | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 5.09 lbs. | 2.7 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.31 kg | 1.22 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD and M2 MacBook Air.
Similar CPU performance
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD - AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8,876
M2 MacBook Air - Apple M2 (8C, 10G)
8,819
M2 MacBook Air - Apple M2 (8C, 8G)
8,819
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Release Date |
| Announced on June 6, 2022 (WWDC 2022) |
| Pricing | Starting at $1,199.99 |
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Exterior | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Dimensions | 14.53 x 9.65 x 0.91 in Not Confirmed, this measure is for last year's model. | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in (304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm) |
| Weight | 5.09 lbs. Not Confirmed, this measure is for last year's model. | Starting at 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) |
| Colors | Shadow black | Midnight Starlight Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Size | 16.1 Inches | 13.6 Inches |
| Info | 16.1” QHD 165Hz 16:9, 2560 x 1440, IPS, 100% sRGB, 300 nits, 165Hz with 3ms response time, micro-edge, anti-glare, low blue light. | Liquid Retina display
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Ports | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
 Left (4)
Right (2)
Back (4)
|  Left (3)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Processor |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 24GB unified memory. |
| Discrete Graphics | Up to AMD Radeon™ RX 6650M - 8GB GDDR 6 | - |
| Storage |
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| Fans Number | - | - |
| Cooling Info | - | Passive |
Connectivity | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Wi-Fi | Up to MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (2x2) |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps | - |
Battery | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Size | 83 Wh (6-cell Li-ion polymer battery) | 52.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | - |
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| Power Supply | 150 W Smart AC power adapter |
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Software | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Monterey |
| Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
| Audio |
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Misc | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security | Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) support |
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| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | 1 year limited hardware warranty | One-year limited warranty. |
| More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | 2022 HP OMEN 16 AMD | M2 MacBook Air |
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