•  Date Published: 21 Nov 2017
    • Intel Core i7-6700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
    • 17.3”, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS
    • 512GB SSD + 2000GB HDD
    • 16GB
    • 3.23 kg (7.1 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key) 
    • RAM
    • 16GB
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic
    • Dimensions
    • 416 x 279 x 32.9 mm (16.38" x 10.98" x 1.30")
    • Weight
    • 3.23 kg (7.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Mini DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.2
    • Audio jack
    • headphone & microphone
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP OMEN 17 (17-w100)
    16.38" x 10.98" x 1.30" Dimensions
    3.23 kg (7.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -12% Weight

    Review

    HP OMEN 17 in-depth review

    HP's first attempt in gaming laptops a few years ago didn't go too well. The first Omen wasn't received so well by the users because it didn't offer anything out of the ordinary, yet it cost a pretty penny. Now, the HP Omen 17 with GTX 1070 is in the same ballpark as the ASUS ROG Strix GL702VS and Acer's Predator 17. However, both are hard to match rivals and the Omen 17 has a hard time keeping up.Seemingly, the HP Omen 17 has all that it takes to play in the big league - Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, up to 32GB of DDR4-2400 RAM, an M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD for speedy data transfer/read and, of course, a good Full HD IPS display with 75Hz refresh rate and native G-Sync support. Still, these are specs that are commonly found in today's gaming laptops so what sets them apar[...]

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    Pros

    • Fairly portable compared to some competitors
    • Good IPS screen with G-Sync and 75Hz refresh rate
    • The screen doesn't use PWM across all brightness levels
    • Effective and stable cooling solution (with some small exceptions)
    • Decent battery life for a 17-inch gaming laptop

    Cons

    • Flimsy lid and unconvicing choice of materials
    • Cheap touchpad, shallow and not gaming-oriented keyboard
    • No USB-C connector, no Thunderbolt 3 support
    • The cooling fans are a bit loud during load