HP OMEN Transcend 16

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Date Published: 01 Jul 2024

Intel Core i7-13700HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 130W)
16.1″, QHD (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
64GB RAM
2.09 kg (4.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.1 Portability Good

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

The HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) is very similar to the Transcend 16 (u1000) but the latter is based on 14th gen Raptor Lake HX CPUs while the former relies on 13th gen chips. The 16-u0000 model is also suprecharged with NVIDIA Ada Lovelace graphics cards and the most powerful one for this HP series is the RTX 4070. The upgradability is decent - the single M.2 slot is the trade-off here. Still, the port selection is modern and the connectivity is okay - Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3.This thin 16-incher can be found with three different 16:10 IPS displays. The base one is a 1200p 165Hz model, followed by two 1600p 240Hz units. The top dog has the upper hand thanks to the mini-LED technology and the HDR capabilities. Thumbs up - MUX switch, G-SYNC, and Advanced Optimus are also on board. [...]

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Pros

Metal build
Compact for a 16-incher - 19.9 mm / 2.09 kg
Big cooling solution
High CPU clocks especially in short and medium loads - 3.50 GHz / 2.80 GHz for the P and E cores
Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio of 1530:1 (CMN1625)
Fast panel (7.7 ms pixel response times) + 451 nits of max brightness (CMN1625)
95% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (CMN1625)
2x SODIMMs
Comfortable input devices
Modern I/O with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
Good battery life given the powerful hardware (10+ hours of videos)
The Omen Gaming Hub app is full of useful extras
Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, and a MUX switch
CPU undervolt option
1080p IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
Good audio quality
180-degree hinge

Cons

Just one M.2 slot
Spongy lid
Unimpressive GPU clock after 30 minutes of gaming

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 6 Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel. Insert a thin plastic tool horizontally between the main body and the bottom plate, starting from either the back or the front. Pop the sides to release the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the chassis. One of the screws has a rubber cap on top, which needs to be unglued before removal.Note: This model is equipped with a[...]