HP OMEN Transcend 16

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Date Published: 03 Sep 2025

Intel Core i7-14700HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 130W)
16.1″, QHD (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.17 kg (4.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.8 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

7.9 For Work Very Good

8.1 For Gaming Excellent

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Review

HP OMEN Transcend 16 in-depth review

Most capable gaming laptops are bulky because they are equipped with big and heavy cooling solutions and full-sized keyboards. With the OMEN Transcend 16 (u1000), HP tries to reduce the size of the machine without compromising the overall performance. Still, the notebook is full of useful extras and powerful hardware. This includes goodies such as Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, and a MUX switch. You can also choose between some thirsty Intel Raptor Lake HX Refresh CPU options - the top dog for the series is the Intel Core i9-14900HX. GPU-wise, you can rely on RTX 4000 GPUs with decent max TGPs. Somehow the manufacturer was able to fit into the body a sizable OMEN Tempest Cooling with two large fans plus four heat sinks and the same amount of heat pipes. The device that we bought is perhaps the [...]

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Pros

Metal chassis and stealthy design
Compact for a 16-inch gaming laptop
Capable thermal system
Stable and high CPU and GPU frequencies under any kind of load
Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio (BOE BOE0B49 (NE160QDM-NYD))
Snappy pixel response times (BOE BOE0B49 (NE160QDM-NYD))
PWM-free (BOE BOE0B49 (NE160QDM-NYD))
99% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE BOE0B49 (NE160QDM-NYD))
2x SODIMM slots
Comfortable keyboard
Modern I/O
The fans aren't spinning in idle
Acceptable noise levels in "Balanced" mode
Good battery battery life given the 1600p display and the powerful hardware
The Omen Gaming Hub app is full of useful extras such as CPU undervolt
Offers NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync + MUX switch

Cons

Flexible lid
No NumPad
Noisy in "Performance" mode
Just one M.2 slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the HP OMEN Transcend 16 (u1000)Ensure the HP OMEN Transcend 16 is turned off and placed on a soft, protective surface to avoid damage. Remove the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that one screw is hidden under a rubber cap that needs to be removed first. Using a thin pry tool, gently lift the bottom panel. Insert the tool horizontally between the base and the plate, starting from either the back or the front, and carefully release all internal clips.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery by carefully pulling out its co[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
BOE BOE0B49 (NE160QDM-NYD)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
444 cd/m²

sRGB
99%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1120:1

dE Color Checker
3.4 0.9

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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