•  Date Published: 16 Feb 2024
    • Intel Core i7-11800H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop)
    • 16.1″, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 2.37 kg (5.2 lbs)
    6.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.1 Portability Average
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.2 For Work Very Good
    7.2 For Gaming Very Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 369.3 x 247.9 x 23.1 mm (14.54" x 9.76" x 0.91")
    • Weight
    • 2.37 kg (5.2 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
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Mini DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive
    • Gifts
    • PCM Earbuds

    Portability

    HP OMEN 16 (16-b0000, b1000)
    14.54" x 9.76" x 0.91" Dimensions
    2.37 kg (5.2 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.1-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -14% Weight

    Review

    HP OMEN 16 in-depth review

    HP sells one of the most underhyped gaming laptops out there. Their Omen brand is definitely not as populous as the ROG from ASUS, but you still get a 15, 16, and 17-inch notebook to choose from. It is the 16-inch model that we're focusing on today, and we are particularly excited about it because it not only comes with a Tiger Lake-H45 processor (which is great for gaming and productivity) but also features a good amount of options for graphics.The choice falls between the RTX 3050 Ti, RTX 3060, and RTX 3070. As you can see, there is something for every budget. It's worth noting that the lowest-tier option is still quite expensive. This may allow the Pavilion Gaming, and the newborn Victus brand to eat up some of the sales of the Omen. We are particularly interested in a comparison b[...]

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    Pros

    • Sleek metal design
    • Decent battery life
    • Hardware with a lot of potential
    • 100% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation
    • Quick pixel response times
    • No PWM
    • 2x SODIMM slots + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 slots, one of which supports Gen 4 drives
    • Great keyboard
    • 1x Thundebrolt 4 + HDMI 2.1 + SD card slot

    Cons

    • Build quality is not great
    • No NumberPad

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Having the option to upgrade your laptop down the line is a great privilege. Well, HP has got you covered on this with the Omen 16.Check out all HP Omen 16 (16-b0000) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this device, you need to undo 8 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel, starting from the back. Keep in mind that you may need to use some force.2. Battery and storage Here, we see two M.2 PCIe x4 slots. The one on the left supports Gen 3 drives, while the other can house Gen 4[...]

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