The HP Omen Max 16 pairs with HyperX mice and headsets without the need for wireless USB dongles.

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If you were scanning the Amazon Prime Day listings, looking for a gaming laptop in vain, then this is my top choice right now. Not only does it feature the new RTX 5070 graphics card, but it's also one of the cheapest listings yet for a machine with this GPU.

Cooling is most important in a high-performance laptop, and ASUS has equipped the Strix G16 with its latest ROG Intelligent Cooling system. That includes an end-to-end vapor chamber, tri-fan tech and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the chipset, all of which work together to cool and stay silent even under extended gaming use.