•  Date Published: 23 Aug 2020
    • Intel Core i7-10750H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
    • 16.1″, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • 2.35 kg (5.2 lbs)
    6.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.1 Portability Average
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.1 For Work Good
    6.0 For Gaming Good
    HP Pavilion Gaming 16 (16-a)

    HP Pavilion Gaming 16 (16-a)

    $2299.00
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2TB SSD
    • RAM
    • 32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 370 x 262.4 x 23.6 mm (14.57" x 10.33" x 0.93")
    • Weight
    • 2.35 kg (5.2 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac/ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    HP Pavilion Gaming 16 (16-a0000)
    14.57" x 10.33" x 0.93" Dimensions
    2.35 kg (5.2 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.1-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -14% Weight

    Review

    HP Pavilion Gaming 16 (16-a) in-depth review

    Experiments. How much we like when manufacturers make them. A little more than a year ago, Apple introduced the MacBook Pro 16, slightly increasing the screen size of its flagship notebook. Then, Dell revealed their XPS 17 9700, which thanks to its narrow bezels doesn't look any bigger than a regular 15-inch device. And now, HP is trying to take advantage of Pavilion Gaming's increasing popularity by creating the HP Pavilion Gaming 16 (16-a0000).Now, as you may already know, 99% of the time, the 15-inch laptops' displays actually have a diagonal of 15.6". And today's device has a 16.1" screen, itself. So, in practice, the difference in size is just 0.5". How much of an impact it has? Well, we're going to talk about that later in the review.As far as the hardware goes, it is the ty[...]

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    Pros

    • Up to 64GB of RAM in dual-channel mode + NVMe drive support
    • The display doesn't flicker at any brightness level (Panda LM156LF-2F01)
    • Covers 96% of sRGB and has a great color accuracy (with our Gaming and Web design profile)
    • 144Hz IPS display option with quick response time
    • Decent performance and cooling
    • HP is first to experiment with 16" screen on a gaming notebook

    Cons

    • Flimsy build quality
    • The keyboard is not the best for gamers

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    A budget Omen, or a premium Pavilion? Your choice.Check out all HP Pavilion Gaming 16 (16-a0000) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate You know the drill. Remove all of the 8 Phillips-head screws and pry your way around the bottom panel with a plastic tool or a guitar pick. Then you should be able to effortlessly lift the panel away of the chassis.2. Battery As of the battery, you get a 52.5Wh unit.3. Memory and storage This laptop features two SODIMM slots that support 64GB of DDR4 memory in to[...]

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