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日本HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) Review – Sleek Gaming Machine, Held Back by Its GPU Clock
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.
The audio department is represented by two “Bang & Olufsen” speakers. The cooling solution with its two big fans and four heat pipes has to deal with the powerful internals. In our case, that’s the Core i7-13700HX and the 130W RTX 4070.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-omen-transcend-16-16-u0000-2023/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000, 2023) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Linux, DOS, Windows 11
- Battery
- 70Wh, 4-cell, 97Wh, 6-cell, 70Wh, 6-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 356.61 x 268.98 x 19.9 mm (14.04" x 10.59" x 0.78")
- Weight
- 2.09 kg (4.6 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
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- FHD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Array Digital Microphones
- Speakers
- Dual Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
- Optical drive
All HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000, 2023) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/ph-en/drivers/omen-by-hp-transcend-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-u0000/2101527111
What’s in the box?
We found a couple of manuals and the laptop inside the big sturdy box. Depending on the notebook’s power, you get a 200, 230W, or 280W barrel plug charger.
The HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless Gaming Headset is an optional accessory.
Design and construction
Yes, the HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) is almost a carbon copy of the u1000 version. That’s good because you get a modern-looking thin machine made of magnesium-aluminum alloy. The look isn’t too gamer-ish even in Ceramic White color. Shadow Black is also available but keep in mind that the white finish is practically fingerprint-proof. The profile thickness is 19.9 mm and the starting weight stops the scales at 2.09 kilos.
The hinges are very smooth and this allows you to open the lid with a single hand. On the flip side, the unit feels flexible in both open and closed positions. Contrary to that, the base is solid. Sure, we observed some slight bends here and there when we pressed down hard on the zones below the Space key and the Arrows, but that’s fine.
The bottom bezel that houses the OMEN logo is notably thicker than the others.
The 1080p IR Web camera with temporal noise reduction and a privacy shutter is positioned above the panel.
You can open this device up to 180 degrees which isn’t a typical feature for a gaming laptop. That’s perfect for sharing screen content with friends.
Yikes, no Num Pad? Well, that’s not a mandatory extra for such a device. On the other hand, the separated Arrow keys are full-sized and easy to use. The black-colored machines are configured with a per-key RGB or 4-zone RGB keyboard. The former option isn’t available for other iterations in white finish. The board with a highlighted WASD section is great for gaming because of the long key travel and clicky feedback. The keyboard has shortcuts for the OMEN software and a Calculator.
The touchpad is pleasantly big. Its smoothness is average but the tracking feels superb.
You can tune the keyboard illumination via the OMEN Gaming Hub app.
The huge ventilation grill takes up almost half of the bottom panel. The plate also houses two long rubber feet and a pair of speaker cutouts. The hot air is pushed through four vents – two on the rear and two on the sides.
Ports
On the left, there are two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports (that support 100W USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, and HP Sleep and Charge) and an Audio combo jack. The power connector, LAN, HDMI 2.1 (for up to 8K@60Hz external displays), and a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port are on the back. On the right, there is one more USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with an HP Sleep and Charge function.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) is equipped with a WUXGA IPS panel, model number Innolux CMN1625 (N160JME-GQ1). It comes with a 165Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 16.0″ (40.6 cm), and the resolution – 1920 x 1200p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 141 ppi, and their pitch – 0.18 x 0.18 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 61 cm (this is based on the pixel density and the typical viewing distance at which individual pixels cannot be distinguished by the human eye).
Viewing angles are good. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
The maximum measured brightness is 451 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 432 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 12%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6060K.
In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 180 nits) – in this particular case at 61% Brightness (White level = 182 cd/m2, Black level = 0.12 cd/m2).
Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is fairly good – 1530:1.
To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy.
Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook.
Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day.
The yellow dotted line shows HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000)’s color gamut coverage.
Its display covers 95% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976 and 76% of DCI-P3.
Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature at 180 cd/m2 luminance (Illuminant white point – D65), sRGB encoding curve.
We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile.
Below you can compare the scores of the HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) with the default settings (left), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right), compared to the sRGB color space.
The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light.
The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is enhanced with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa (these terms refer to the time it takes for pixels to change from one color to another (black to white and back to black in this case), a shorter time reduces picture blur with fast moving images).
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 7.7 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes. Gamers should be happy.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the backlight is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000)’s display doesn’t flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can be inconvenient in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the screen reflection level for each laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is set at 60°.
The reflectance of the OMEN’s screen is 51.7 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Sound
HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000)’s “Bang & Olufsen” speakers produce a sound of very good quality. The amplitude-frequency response has a noticeable upswing in the high frequencies.
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) configurations with 16.0″ Innolux CMN1625 (N160JME-GQ1) (1920 x 1200) IPS.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” profile activated in the OMEN Gaming Hub. Also, the “Discrete” mode is selected as well as the “Fan always on” function in the BIOS. The “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
Also, from the “Advanced Settings,” the “Smart Performance Gain” for the GPU is set to 15W, and the “Max battery drain” is set to 40%.
CPU options
The Intel Core i7-13700HX and the Core i9-13900HX are the two CPU options for this HP series.
Our device has an i7 chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
This laptop is offered with GeForce RTX 4050, GeForce RTX 4060, and 130W GeForce RTX 4070.
The machine that we bought boasts an RTX 4070.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000, 2023) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000, 2023) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000, 2023) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 230 fps | 120 fps | 39 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 171 fps | 136 fps | 126 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 197 fps | 174 fps | 135 fps | 110 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 250 fps | 194 fps | 173 fps | 149 fps |
The gaming performance with the 130W RTX 4070 seems on point but the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V with the same AD106 chip has the upper hand in Low and Medium details in Borderlands 3 and Gears 5.
Storage performance
Our laptop is equipped with an SK Hynix PC801 HFS002TEJ9X101N. This Gen 4 NVMe performs great and it seems well-cooled.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core i7-13700HX (55W TDP) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) | 3.47 GHz @ 2.81 GHz @ 73°C @ 126W | 3.55 GHz @ 2.85 GHz @ 86°C @ 130W | 3.03 GHz @ 2.38 GHz @ 82°C @ 90W |
| HP ZBook Fury 16 G10 | 3.10 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 60°C @ 96W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.39 GHz @ 68°C @ 96W | 2.34 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 71°C @ 60W |
| MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio (A13V) | 4.36 GHz @ 2.55 GHz @ 87°C @ 159W | 4.07 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 88°C @ 135W | 3.79 GHz @ 2.34 GHz @ 88°C @ 115W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-71) | 3.78 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 76°C @ 157W | 3.75 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 85°C @ 157W | 3.12 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 68°C @ 100W |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) | 2.16 GHz @ 3.66 GHz @ 85°C @ 157W | 2.38 GHz @ 3.47 GHz @ 94°C @ 156W | 1.30 GHz @ 3.62 GHz @ 75°C @ 115W |
| HP Omen 17 (2023, 17-ck2000) | 3.49 GHz @ 2.86 GHz @ 66°C @ 130W | 3.48 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 74°C @ 130W | 3.10 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 76°C @ 100W |
Here, the Core i7-13700HX can show around 3.50 GHz / 2.80 GHz P and E core clock in short and medium loads which is very good. In the long run, the clocks are decreased to ~3.00 GHz / 2.40 GHz which is still fine but we were expecting slightly higher frequencies given the big cooling.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) | 2490 MHz @ 83°C @ 130W | 2280 MHz @ 83°C @ 109W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 2595 MHz @ 79°C @ 124W | 2514 MHz @ 84°C @ 124W |
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 2383 MHz @ 73°C @ 110W | 2363 MHz @ 78°C @ 110W |
| Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-42) | 2640 MHz @ 70°C @ 125W | 2640 MHz @ 72°C @ 125W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 2440 MHz @ 78°C @ 120W | 2427 MHz @ 84°C @ 119W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 2048 MHz @ 78°C @ 90W | 1981 MHz @ 85°C @ 89W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) | 2535 MHz @ 80°C @ 139W | 2503 MHz @ 86°C @ 139W |
| MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | 2373 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W | 2372 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W |
| MSI Sword 17 HX B14V | 2395 MHz @ 73°C @ 114W | 2388 MHz @ 75°C @ 114W |
| Alienware m18 R2 | 2550 MHz @ 68°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 72°C @ 133W |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, Gen 9) | 2580 MHz @ 81°C @ 130W | 2580 MHz @ 86°C @ 132W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) | 2610 MHz @ 77°C @ 131W | 2610 MHz @ 82°C @ 134W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, Gen 9) | 2535 MHz @ 74°C @ 129W | 2535 MHz @ 75°C @ 130W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Turbo” preset | 2535 MHz @ 66°C @ 121W | 2535 MHz @ 67°C @ 122W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Performance” preset | 2475 MHz @ 72°C @ 123W | 2475 MHz @ 73°C @ 123W |
Interestingly, at the beginning of the gaming test, the RTX 4070 was able to maintain almost 2500 MHz but shortly after that, the clock dropped down to 2280 MHz which is a bit disappointing.
Gaming comfort
The OMEN Gaming Hub offers three performance presets. In idle, the fans spin with 2000 RPM in Eco mode and 2200 RPM in Performance mode when the “Fan always on” function is turned on in the BIOS.
When the “Performance” preset is applied, the noise is high in CPU or GPU-bound scenarios because of the 5600 RPM speed. You can deal with that if you choose the “Balanced” mode but that decreases the P-core clock to just 2.40 GHz.
Max CPU Load “Performance”
Max CPU Load “Balanced”The situation is the same during gaming – 110W TGP and loud fans if the “Performance” preset is activated. The “Balanced” mode tames the fans because the TGP is hammered to just 80W.
Gaming “Performance”
Gaming “Balanced”You can manually bump the fan speed to 5600 RPM or set a custom fan curve.
The enthusiasts can take advantage of the CPU undervolting option. This can reduce the noise and the power consumption during gaming.
When the internals are heavily stressed, the hotspot on the keyboard reaches ~ 55°C. This could be too hot for some users. Still, the WASD zone is cooler. The bottom bezel of the display is heated up to 49°C by the ventilation grill underneath it that also hits 53°C.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 97Wh battery pack lasts for around 10 hours and a half of video playback. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Balanced” preset in the OMEN Gaming Hub app, turn off the “Fan always on” mode in the BIOS, and select the “Best Power Efficiency” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this laptop, you have to undo just 6 Phillips-head screws. Insert a thin plastic tool horizontally in between the main body and the bottom plate. You can start from the back or the front. Then, pop the sides.
Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.
Our notebook is equipped with the optional 97Wh battery. The default model is a 70Wh variant. To remove it, pull out the connector from the mainboard, and undo the 6 Phillips-head screws that keep the unit secured to the chassis. One of the screws has a rubber cap on top and you have to unglue it. The capacity is enough for around 10 hours and a half of video playback.
According to HP, the two SODIMMs fit up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 192GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit.
Unfortunately, you get just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The NVMe drive is covered with a metal cap that is fixed to the motherboard with two screws and you have to undo them. The shroud has a thermal pad on the inside.
The Wi-Fi card is placed below the left fan.
The cooling system looks potent. It comprises two sizable fans plus two long thick heat pipes shared between the CPU and the GPU, and one more for each chip. We can see four heat sinks and a pair of well-sized cooling plates. The left one also cools the chipset which is a nice touch.
Verdict
Overall, the HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) is a good gaming laptop with some compromises. The all-aluminum machine looks fresh in white color the base is solid. Sadly, the lid feels spongy. The keyboard is good enough for both typing and gaming. The touchpad is also accurate. The port selection is modern with the two Thunderbolt 4s and we are happy to see a LAN connector in a sub-20mm laptop. The upgradability is alright, you can expand the memory via the two SODIMMs but the single SSD slot can raise a few eyebrows. Still, the bottom panel can be popped relatively easily which is good when you want to clean the internals.
The CPU performance seems on point but the GPU one isn’t the best. This is due to the not-so-high graphics card clock during long gaming sessions. When you add the noisy fans in “Performance” mode, things are getting even worse. The “Balanced” preset is a lifesaver for people who are sensitive to high noise but the CPU and GPU frequencies are notably decreased which greatly hinders the overall performance of the notebook.
The base 1200p IPS display (Innolux CMN1625 (N160JME-GQ1)) is a great unit. The 165Hz panel boats 95% sRGB coverage, 451 nit max brightness, and a 1530:1 contrast ratio. You can also use the laptop for content creation because our “Design and Gaming” profile enhances the base color accuracy from a 2.9 score to an average dE result of 1.0 which is perfect for color-sensitive tasks!
The battery life with the optional 97Wh unit is good – more than 10 hours of videos. Of course, you can expect shorter autonomous work with the default 70Wh battery. The OMEN Transcend 16 is a good gaming laptop full of useful extras such as USB4 ports, Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, and a MUX switch. Its main disadvantages are the noisy fans and the modest GPU clock in long gaming sessions. Although the PWM-free display, comfortable input devices, and CPU undervolt option are positive features, they might not be sufficient to justify the purchase for everyone.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-omen-transcend-16-16-u0000-2023/
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
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