HP OMEN Transcend 16

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Date Published: 21 Jul 2025

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 130W)
16.1″, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 165 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
64GB RAM
2.17 kg (4.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.8 Portability Average

7.0 Display Very Good

8.4 For Work Excellent

8.2 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

Display
16.1″, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
356.61 x 268.98 x 19.9 mm (14.04" x 10.59" x 0.78")

Weight
2.17 kg (4.8 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11be

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with temporal noise reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Digital Microphones

Speakers
Dual Speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX

Security Lock slot

Portability

HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16t-u1000, 2024)

14.04" x 10.59" x 0.78" Dimensions

2.17 kg (4.8 lbs) Weight

Average 16.1-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -6% Weight

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[...]