HyperX - HP OMEN 16" 165Hz 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (2025) - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 - 512GB SSD - Shadow Black

I was skeptical about getting the 5060 thinking it would be underpowered, but fear NOT! Plays games well AND looks great on this GORGEOUS OLED Screen. Hurry before they are gone or go up in price!

The HP HyperX OMEN 16 isn’t just another gaming laptop—it’s the kind of machine where you open a game to “test it really quick” … and next thing you know, you’ve been playing for three hours and completely forgot what you were supposed to be doing, until your wife starts yelling at you, but back to the laptop. The HP HyperX OMEN is an absolute beast of a gaming laptop, so let’s get right into. SPECS AS TESTED: PROCESSOR: AMD RYZEN 7 8000 SERIES GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 DISPLAY PANEL: 2.5K OLED 165 HZ RAM: 16 GIG (UPGRADEABLE) STORAGE: 512 GIG SSD (UPGRADEABLE) CONNECTIVITY: PLATHORA OF PORTS, WIFI 7 & BLUETOOTH DIMENSIONS: 1.8 INCHES HEIGHT, 14.07 INCHES WIDTH, 10.59 INCHS DEPTH, AND COMING IN AT 5.47 POUNDS DESIGN: Right out of the box, the sheer weight of this laptop is immediately noticeable. Combined with its power adapter, it’s a hefty package that clocks in at around 7 to 8 pounds—though that is to be expected from a high-performance gaming rig. On the design front, it maintains a clean, understated finish. While it clearly belongs in the gaming category, it avoids over-the-top RGB styling, making it subtle enough for professional settings. One quick warning, though: despite being a "laptop," you won't want to use it on your lap for long, as it tends to run quite hot under normal fan modes. Thermals on the HyperX are surprisingly not bad. It gets warm when you’re pushing it, but it never feels out of control. HP's OMEN software offers several different fan profiles to manage this. For instance, if you bump the fans up to the "Max" setting, the temperatures drop significantly—making it comfortable enough to actually use on your lap—though it does get quite loud as it pushes out a ton of air. Another great touch is the "Fan Clean" feature, which periodically reverses the intake fans for a few seconds to blow out built-up dust and debris. DISPLAY: After your done with the exterior of the laptop and pop open the screen, the first thing that hits you is the beautiful OLED display. The OLED panels already have a strong reputation for richer and brighter colors and deep blacks, and this one really fits that mold, so images feel rich and detailed instead of flat or washed out. The HP HyperX OMEN 16-inch 2.5K OLED panel at 165Hz is just ridiculous in the best way. Everything looks insanely crisp, colors pop, and the contrast is on a whole different level compared to your typical IPS gaming screen. Blacks are actually black, not that washed-out gray you usually see and because it’s OLED with a high refresh rate, it’s not just pretty—it’s smooth too. Fast-paced games feel super responsive, and there’s basically no ghosting. PERFORMANCE: Performance-wise, this thing is an absolute beast. The Ryzen 7 8745HX (MAX BOOST OF 5.1 gigahertz), handles everything you throw at it without breaking a sweat—whether you're gaming, video editing, or multitasking with Discord and a mountain of open browser tabs. Paired with 16GB of RAM and the RTX 5060, it comfortably runs modern AAA titles at high to ultra settings. I meant to just "test it really quick," but ended up losing track of time and having a blast for hours. The gameplay was incredibly smooth with zero lag or ghosting, easily pushing 120Hz to 160Hz depending on the title. STORAGE: The 512GB SSD is fast and everything loads quick, boots are snappy—but yeah, it fills up faster than you think with modern games. The upside is this laptop is actually upgrade-friendly. You can swap out or add more RAM and storage pretty easily, so you’re not stuck with the base setup long term. That’s a big deal if you plan on keeping it for a few years or if you just feel like adding more storage and power. PORTS: Port selection is another thing I appreciate here. You’ve got HDMI 2.1 if you want to hook up to a higher refresh monitor, a USB-C 3.1, one USB-A 3.1, plus two USB-A 3.0 ports for all your usual gear. There’s also a headphone jack and an Ethernet port. BATTERY LIFE: For daily use, basic tasks you can squeeze out about 5 to 6 hours of just, depending on your settings, but when it comes to gaming, grab the charging brick. Overall, the HP OMEN hits the nail right on the head. It’s not just powerful, and it’s not just good-looking—it perfectly nails both. The gorgeous OLED screen paired with the RTX 5060 makes everything look incredible, the performance is superb, and you get all the ports you actually need alongside room to upgrade the RAM and storage down the road. If you're in the market for a genuinely great gaming laptop, look no further.

This is my first jump into a gaming laptop and it feels great! I like that I can upgrade certain space later, and the dedicated GPU is powerful enough to handle most games

First off, I would like to thank HP and the Tech Insider Network for giving me the opportunity to review the 2026 HyperX OMEN 16. I also want to begin by saying that I have not been the biggest gamer lately, mainly because work and life have kept me pretty busy. However, I still enjoy gaming when I have the time, and I regularly use my computer for video editing, browsing and content creation. Because of that, I approached this review more as an everyday consumer looking for one powerful and versatile laptop. The OMEN 16 has a clean, modern design that looks like a gaming laptop without going overboard. One of my favorite design choices is having the HDMI, Ethernet and power ports along the back. It keeps the larger cables out of the way and makes the entire desk setup look cleaner. The OLED display is easily one of the highlights. Colors are vibrant, black levels are deep and lighting effects look especially impressive. It also has a 165Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling, motion and gameplay feel very smooth. The keyboard backlight is customizable through the OMEN Gaming Hub. It was not automatically turned on when I first started using the laptop, but I selected the Color Cycle animation, which looks cool without being too bright or distracting. The Gaming Hub also lets you choose between Integrated, Hybrid and Discrete GPU modes. Integrated mode prioritizes battery life, Hybrid balances efficiency and performance, and Discrete mode is designed for gaming and other graphics-heavy applications. I like having those options, but this is also where the laptop felt less ready out of the box than I expected. Getting the best experience may require adjusting the GPU mode, Windows display settings and the graphics settings inside each game. For everyday performance, the OMEN 16 has been excellent. Video editing program both run smoothly, even while I having a few other apps open. Streets of Rage 4 also ran without any issues. For a more demanding test, I played The Avengers at 1440p directly on the laptop. After some adjustments in the AMD and game settings, it ran at around 48 frames per second without flickering. The laptop handled the particle effects, shadows, ambient lighting and bright highlights very well. The OLED screen really helped those effects stand out. I also connected the laptop to my 4K gaming monitor using a USB-C display adapter, and the game continued to look excellent with many of the same visual settings. That gave me confidence that this laptop can handle more demanding games, although some tinkering may be necessary to get the balance you want between performance and picture quality. Battery life has been the biggest disappointment. During one unplugged session, the battery dropped from 100% to 73% in less than 30 minutes while I had video editing software, a few browsers, File Explorer and the Windows display settings open. The active graphics mode may have contributed to that, but the drain was still surprising. I would plan on keeping the charger nearby when gaming or editing video. The FHD webcam is fine for basic video calls, but it is not one of the stronger features. It struggled in a darker room, and even after turning on the main light, the picture looked brighter without looking especially sharp. I appreciated that the OMEN Gaming Hub included a trial of Game Pass. However, I did not like the ad banners inside the app. On a premium laptop, I would prefer a cleaner software experience with fewer sales pitches. Overall, the HyperX OMEN 16 is a strong option for someone looking for a gaming laptop that can also handle schoolwork, browsing, video editing and content creation. The OLED display, strong performance, rear port placement and graphics controls are major strengths. The battery life, promotional software and required setup keep it from feeling completely polished, but once configured, it is a powerful and versatile machine. 4/5

While HyperX has a bit of a generic look, HP's gaming brand has actually served my family quite well. Thanks to this HyperX Omen my whole family is able to game using one device. My son and I have been taking advantage of Steam's summer sale with the purchase of Retro Rewind and RV There Yet while my wife has been using the laptop to play D&D with her family. In the past, our PCs and Laptops struggled to keep up with the performance of the other members of our family (during virtual game nights), but my wife is finally able to keep up and outperform her Dungeon Master. The design of the laptop is simple and bulky like most gaming laptops, but is not annoyingly heavy. I appreciate that the device runs quietly and that most of the heat seems to be expelled out of the sides instead of downward into my lap. I don't particularly appreciate having the HDMI, Ethernet, & Charging ports on the rear of the laptop as they are difficult to see and difficult to reach. For those who don't move their gaming rig often, this will be preferred (for cord management), but for those (like my family) who like to move their laptop often, having the ports on the side would be a much more convenient option. Battery life is suitable, but not great. I was able to stream a 2 hour movie on Netflix, but was left with only 13% of the battery left. That being said, the OLED screen is phenomenal. The colors are vivid, the black levels are spectacular, and the 165Hz refresh rate makes motion smooth and crisp. Both games and movies look absolutely incredible. My wife and I both noticed that the keys have a decent amount of travel and a nice tactile feel. The RGB keys also look very impressive and are a welcome addition that provides a nice bit of customization and flair. The laptop does have an integrated webcam, but it is not compatible with Windows Hello (which means users are not able to log-in via facial recognition). Also disappointing is that the laptop does not have a fingerprint scanner - which my wife prefers as the quickest way for various users to log-in to a shared device. Overall, we are all pleased with the powerful performance, the impressive screen, the manageable size of the laptop, and my wife very much appreciates the 10 key is not missing. It's an easy recommend from my whole family.