7.8 / 10
SCORE HP Omen 16 $1,800 at Hp Pros Competitive 1080p performance
Good-looking design
Long battery life
Free M.2 slot to add second SSD
User replaceable RAM Cons Pricey when not on sale
All-plastic design
Underwhelming audio output
No speedy Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 ports
The display is merely average, and the design is an all-plastic affair, but the HP Omen 16's duo of an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics delivers competitive 1080p framerates for the price. And while the plastic shell is disappointing, it's fairly rigid and coated with a soft-touch finish that lends it a look and feel better than true budget gaming laptops. Additionally, its gaming appeal is enhanced by RGB keyboard backlighting that highlights the WASD keys and internal expansion for RAM and storage, allowing you to extend the laptop's useful lifespan.
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