HP Omen 16

Overview

The Omen 16 is a great laptop with solid build quality and aesthetics, but it's not priced competitively, at least as of writing this review. I enjoyed reviewing it, and could see myself using it as my personal laptop. If HP can figure out the configuration and pricing model, I think they'd have a winner.

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

3
Bad:

0

8.2

User Score

Based on 13 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on September 15, 2023

Reviewers Liked

1440p screen with solid color
Decent 144-Hz FHD display
Fast CPU/GPU and system performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

RGB keyboard backlight is a little weak
Radeon RX6600M lacks a few neat advanced features
3x USB 3.0 only (but 1x USB 4)
Dropouts in touchpad inputs

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on January 31, 2022

The HP Omen 16 is a fine gaming laptop without any major flaws, but you can find superior performers in the same price range.

By PCMag on March 20, 2023

The HP Omen 16 is a classy-looking gaming PC with strong performance and room to upgrade. But it has room to improve with a mushy touchpad and a webcam that doesn't meet flagship standards.

By Tom's Hardware on December 05, 2022

HP Omen 16-c0077ng, provided byIf performance is the only concern, then there is nothing to criticize about the combination of the Ryzen 7 and AMD's RX 6600M. Current games can be played at high or maximum detail levels. Even the QHD resolution does not...

By NotebookCheck on April 11, 2022

The HP Omen 16 hits a homerun when it comes to providing the ultimate gaming experience, as it has all the necessary tools, with the display and the inner hardware components for players to gamers to enjoy. However, it slightly falters at becoming the...

By in.ign.com on March 28, 2022

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By Trusted Reviews on March 11, 2022

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By gadgetsnow.com on March 02, 2022

Putting the AMD GPU to one side for a moment the entry-level HP Omen 16 is a thoroughly recommendable machine. The 16.1in display is undoubtedly the star of the show but the sound system deserves a mention in dispatches, too. The Omen is also a...

By Expert Reviews on February 01, 2022

The HP Omen 16 is a versatile gaming laptop. It has a pleasantly low-key design, but the 4-zone RGB keyboard backlight can supply a little colour when you want it. The aluminium keyboard plate gives it some of the flavour of a slim and light style...

By Pocket-lint on January 12, 2022

The Omen 16 is a good gaming laptop overall and reaches a very high performance level. However, there is still work to be done when it comes to the drivers and the touchpad.

By NotebookCheck on August 10, 2021

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HP Omen 16

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