Laptop Comparison
HP OMEN 16 (2025) vs MacBook Air 15" M5in Kenya
KSh 154,999 vs KSh 250,000 · 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 15" M5
KSh 250,000
- Largest fanless laptop screen
- 15.3" Liquid Retina display
- Same M5 performance as 13" in a bigger body
Spec
HP OMEN 16
Air 15 M5
Price (KSh)
KSh 154,999
KSh 250,000
Type
Gaming Laptop
MacBook
Screen Size
16.1"
15.3"
Display Type
QHD IPS
Liquid Retina IPS
Refresh Rate
165Hz
60Hz
Resolution
2560×1440
2880×1864
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
35W / 70W MagSafe
OS
Windows 11
macOS
Weight
2.29kg
1.51kg
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 15 M5 Verdict
For those who want screen real estate without a Pro. Same M5 chip and battery life as the 13", just bigger and heavier.
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