Head to head
Apple MacBook Air vs HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050
Apple MacBook Air takes it. HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 wins mainly on display — 77 against 0.
Our verdict
Apple MacBook Air takes it
Apple MacBook Air scores 79/100 overall with very good results across the board. The HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 costs ₹2K more and genuinely wins on display — so if display is your deciding factor, buy that one instead.
Apple MacBook Air still wins on portability and performance, and it is ₹2K cheaper. If that is what you came for, the verdict above does not apply to you.
Price: Apple MacBook Air vs HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050
Today the Apple MacBook Air sells for ₹1,66,990 at Flipkart and the HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 for ₹1,68,617 at Amazon India.
That makes the Apple MacBook Air ₹1,627 cheaper right now.
The Apple MacBook Air has typically cost ₹1,39,900 and dropped as low as ₹1,11,780, so today's price is 19% above its usual price.
The HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 has typically cost ₹1,46,990 and dropped as low as ₹1,15,246, so today's price is 15% above its usual price.
Category by category
- Performance: the Apple MacBook Air is ahead, 90 against 87.
- Portability: the Apple MacBook Air is ahead, 72 against 52.
- Value: the Apple MacBook Air is ahead, 73 against 70.
Scores and prices side by side
| Apple MacBook Air | HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | ₹1,66,990better | ₹1,68,617 |
| Effective price | ₹1,66,990better | ₹1,68,617 |
| Deal score | 33/100better | 11/100 |
| Overall score | 79/100better | 77/100 |
| Performance | 90/100better | 87/100 |
| Display | — | 77/100 |
| Portability | 72/100better | 52/100 |
| Value | 73/100better | 70/100 |
| Released | — | — |
| Our verdict | Fair price | Fair price |
Specifications
| Chip | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 15.3 inch | 16 inch |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD | 1 TB SSD |
| Software | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
| GPU | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (8 GB) |
| Panel | — | IPS |
| Resolution | — | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh | — | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
Buy the Apple MacBook Air if…
This laptop brings serious power with its Apple M5 chip, paired with 16 GB of RAM and a spacious 1 TB SSD for your files and applications. The 15.3-inch display gives you plenty of room to work across multiple windows without feeling cramped. Apple service is reliable across India, though repairs outside warranty can be very expensive.
- Professionals who need heavy computing power on the move
- Users who store large media files locally on a 1 TB SSD
- People who prefer a larger 15.3-inch display for multitasking
Good
- The 15.3-inch screen gives you ample space to work comfortably.
- Apple M5 processor handles heavy tasks without slowing down.
- 1 TB SSD provides massive room for local files and apps.
Not so good
- macOS Tahoe may not run specific software built only for Windows.
- Large screen size makes it slightly less convenient to carry daily.
Buy the HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 if…
This laptop brings together an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, making it well-equipped for demanding games and heavy workloads. The 16-inch display runs at a sharp 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, while 24 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD handle multitasking and file storage with ease.
- Gamers who need a high refresh rate screen for fast-paced titles
- Professionals who run heavy software needing strong processor performance
- Users who store large media files and games locally on a 1 TB SSD
Good
- The 16-inch screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution makes text sharp and game details clear.
- A 165 Hz refresh rate keeps fast motion smooth during gaming.
- The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor handles heavy multitasking without slowing down.
Not so good
- The low portability rating suggests it is heavy to carry around daily.
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Straight answers
Questions people ask
8 answered here. Tap one to open it — every answer is written out in full, not summarised.
01Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air or the HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050?
The Apple MacBook Air scores higher overall (79/100 against 77/100). Apple MacBook Air still wins on portability and performance, and it is ₹2K cheaper. If that is what you came for, the verdict above does not apply to you.
02Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air or the HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050?
Today the Apple MacBook Air sells for ₹1,66,990 at Flipkart and the HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 for ₹1,68,617 at Amazon India. That makes the Apple MacBook Air ₹1,627 cheaper right now. Prices are read from the stores’ own pages and change often — check the store before you buy.
03How were the Apple MacBook Air and HP Omen 16 Core Ultra 7 255H RTX 5050 compared?
On each product’s specification sheet and its live prices across Indian stores. The category scores are worked out from the specifications rather than from hands-on testing, and every product page says which.
04How many products can I compare at once?
Two to five. Five is the ceiling because a table any wider stops being readable on a phone, and a comparison of one product is just that product’s page.
05What is the effective price?
The price after the card and bank offers that apply at that store. The listing price is what you are quoted; the effective price is closer to what actually leaves your account, which is why the two are shown separately rather than one replacing the other.
06What does the deal score mean?
It compares today’s price against the prices recorded here for that same product, not against other products. With fewer than fourteen days of recorded prices there is no score at all — a first-day price has nothing to be cheap against, and saying nothing is better than calling it a bargain.
07Why does the cheaper product sometimes lose?
Because the comparison counts what three years of owning each one costs, not only what it costs to buy. A cheaper machine with a shorter warranty, a dearer battery replacement or a worse resale value can finish behind one that costs more today.
08Does the verdict pick one winner?
It names a winner and then says who should buy the other one instead. Most comparisons on this site are between products that suit different people rather than between a good one and a bad one, and a verdict that hides that is not much use.