HP Omen 16 (16-wd0000) review – offers good gaming performance and surprisingly long battery life


The HP Omen devices can be found in different price categories and form factors. Some of them are high-end laptops like the HP Omen 17 (2023, 17-ck2000) that have big displays and top-of-the-line hardware. On the other hand, not everyone wants to buy a machine that costs an arm and a leg. Today we are going to show you the HP Omen 16 (16-wd0000) which is meant for the masses or enthusiasts who don’t want to spend a lot of money on a new notebook.

The gadget can be found with 13th Gen Intel H-series CPUs. Some are based on the Alder Lake architecture, while others are Raptor Lake chips. All looks good in the GPU department – you have a choice of three GeForce RTX video cards that have high TGP values. Two IPS 1080p display options are available. The base one has a 144Hz refresh rate while the optional screen boasts 165Hz.

The Omen Gaming Hub app is here and it offers useful extras like Hybrid or Discrete GPU modes (yes, you get a MUX switch as well), three power presets, a custom fan curve, keyboard RGB control, and advanced system monitoring. The rest also look good for the class – Bang & Olufsen speakers, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, decent port selection, and adequate upgrade options. Some devices offer G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus support.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-omen-16-16-wd0000-2023/

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Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box

HP OMEN 16 (16-wd0000, 2023) - Specs

  • BOE BOE0B9F
  • Color accuracy  4.3  3.8
  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 2000GB SSD
  • RAM
  • up to 64GB
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Home, No OS
  • Battery
  • 70Wh, 4-cell, 70Wh, 4-cell , 83Wh, 6-cell
  • Body material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 369.06 x 259.33 x 23.5 mm (14.53" x 10.21" x 0.93")
  • Weight
  • 2.39 kg (5.3 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
  • HDMI
  • 2.1
  • Card reader
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.3
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • FHD with Temporal Noise Reduction
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Digital Microphones
  • Speakers
  • Dual Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

All HP OMEN 16 (16-wd0000, 2023) configurations

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Drivers

All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/omen-by-hp-16.1-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-wd0000/2101566660

What’s in the box?

Inside the package, you’ll find some paperwork and a 230W barrel plug charger. The GeForce RTX 3050-based iterations are bundled with a 200W charger.



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