Laptop Comparison
HP OMEN 16 (2025) vs MacBook Air 13" M5in Kenya
KSh 154,999 vs KSh 175,000 · Updated April 2026
HP · Gaming Laptop
HP OMEN 16 (2025)
KSh 154,999
- Ryzen 9 9955HX — 16-core powerhouse
- RTX 5070 for 1440p gaming
- OMEN Command Center software
Apple · MacBook
MacBook Air 13" M5
KSh 175,000
- 2026 M5 chip — 30% faster than M4
- Complete silence — zero fans
- Up to 24GB unified memory
Spec
HP OMEN 16
Air 13 M5
Price (KSh)
KSh 154,999
KSh 175,000
Type
Gaming Laptop
MacBook
Screen Size
16.1"
13.6"
Display Type
QHD IPS
Liquid Retina IPS
Refresh Rate
165Hz
60Hz
Resolution
2560×1440
2560×1664
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Apple M5
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB
10-core GPU
RAM
32GB DDR5
16GB / 24GB
Storage
1TB SSD
256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD
Battery Life
Up to 6hrs
Up to 18hrs
Charging
230W adapter
30W / 70W MagSafe
OS
Windows 11
macOS
Weight
2.29kg
1.24kg
Ports
2× USB-A, 1× USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, SD card
2× Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe, 3.5mm
HP OMEN 16 Verdict
Best value gaming laptop in Kenya. RTX 5070 + Ryzen 9 9955HX at KSh 155k destroys the competition. OMEN cooling handles sustained loads.
Air 13 M5 Verdict
The 2026 MacBook Air upgrade. M5 chip is significantly faster than M4. If you're buying new, go M5 over M4.
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