Customer Ratings & Reviews

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!

This laptop always goes on sale too insane prices like 1350 is what mine was priced at. Like WHAT. Not going to find a better laptop for that price. This thing is a BEAST! It even has been handling wardogs. Not insanely well. But every other game is at max setting for graphics! Perfect size as well and with the oled screen it looks amazing with the refresh rate keeping up for competitive gaming even. Over all I love it but I do with I went with a higher ssd. But I just decided to buy a 2tb ssd today to install in it! So only thing to upgrade as soon as possible was the ssd! And next will be the ram but I’m not rushing for that! Even tho 32g ram would be nice!

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.

Its my first gaming laptop so I probably don't know too much the experiences like others. But I will say I got this since my Cs+Design major needed me to have a capable device with many requirements and this laptop clears it all. I have Godot, blender, some games, krita drawing software, and Adobe creative cloud and it it all runs great even if I have many tabs open for my classes and whatnot! My only complaint is that it does burn through its battery life fast so keeping it plugged while gaming or working on school stuff is reccomended and without a charger it lasts for about 2-3 hours. Its a lot bigger than I expected and sort of heavy at first but its reliable so far.

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.

Very fast machine with a beautiful OLED screen, but 3 main issues for me: 1. Only 1 stick of DDR5 so only single-channel performance. 2. Very heavy 3. Battery Guzzler You could (and should) add a stick of 16GB DDR5 later when RAM prices fall, and if you're mainly going to use this laptop in a static environment rather than a truly portable manner then that should mitigate points 2 & 3.

i’ve never owned a HyperX laptop before but after playing around with the latest HyperX Omen 16 which is an OLED gaming laptop I think hyperX is on the right path when it comes to building their own dedicated gaming laptop. The unboxing experience honestly it’s very plain. The box is just a brown box. For what this laptop was worth, I would expect a better packaging, but the overall unboxing experience is fairly simple couple protection inside the box beyond that nothing hard protecting the main box itself. DEVICE: HyperX Omen 16 is a 2.5 K old gaming monitor this one is equipped with Ryzen 78745HXAZ4 processor and it comes with 16GB of RAM the laptop is also quit the mobile RTX 59 version which it’s also equipped with 512 GB of SSD storage. It’s a copilot laptop, and hopefully in the future dedicated copilot button would stop because I never used them as a gaming laptop. Honestly, we don’t really care about any copilot buttons. when it comes to port, you have 1 USB-C plug and then 3 USB A, an HDMI 2.1 a display port 1.4c including wifi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 and is equipped with the RJ-45 for hard wired ethernet. from what I stated earlier, this is a OLED monitor resolution of 2560 x 1600. Also this monitor support HDR so I would highly recommend to use it during HDR which is certified HDR true black 1000, with up to 500 nits of brightness during SDR, Omen 16 is also 100% of DCI-P3 that shows a very vibrant colors. not to forget it also boost a 165Hz refresh rate. a built in front camera that is FHD and support for HDR auto switch. HyperX Omen 16 also weight if 5.47lb. DEVICE AND EXPERIENCE: after holding the laptop, I think the hyper XO 16’s weight is perfect opening up the screen. It has a little bit of wobble, but what’s great about the screen it’s not as flexible, which is one of the key things I checked when using a laptop. HBO man did great by having the IO on the back of the laptop not on the side it helps hide a good amount of wires in case you’ll have it plugged and you have the power cord plugged. The keyboard is a full-blown keyboard all the way from number pads, and the feel of the clicks is very clean and nice no wobble, but one thing about the coding of this laptop it’s definitely a oil magnet so if you’re very oily person, I would highly recommend washing your hand first before touching this laptop because you will see oil markings around the laptop. After booting up this laptop for the first thing, I’ve noticed when booting up steam was how vibrant the color on this OLED laptop I’m not sure because it’s so small which is 16inc compared to my other OLED but the color on this laptop is far beyond better than other OLED monitor that I’ve seen, how vibrant the screen looks fantastic during browsing and in game. Playing the new 077 First Light on running medium setting using Nvidia optimize setting with DLSS quality activated i get about 45 fps. The game also supports HDR so I made sure I tested that, 007 HDR brightness cap at 250 on this laptop but overall highlights during games you can clearly tell its on HDR. Using DLSS frame gen X2 on single player games boost the framerate from 50 to 75 with picture quality not getting affected that much, dont ever use framegen x6 its gonna be a mess when moving around the world I wouldnt rely on that with a RTX 5060 mobile GPU. The Omen gaming would automatically switch to performance mode when playing games, I would highly suggest to plug the power cord to get the proper power it needs when it comes to gaming and if you want to take advantage of 165Hz. I played Battlefield 6 with settings mostly on high which was pulling 78-85 Fps in game, The Finals with settings medium and high will get you 95 - 120fps. Omen Gaming Hub also offer settings AI setting to improve performance its almost like their own simple over clocking but I dont really use those. you can also track your CPU and GPU performance using the Omen Gaming Hub. while gaming CPU temp shows 177F and GPU at 159F so when it comes to fan noise its pretty much a standard noise like most gaming laptop have, specially during performance mode. CONCLUSION: I think HyperX Omen 16 is a great laptop, I love the weight of this monitor and having a 2.5 K resolution it definitely helps with clarity and having it oh that screen you have the most beautiful looking colors. HDR is also amazing to have on the laptop. One thing I didn’t mention earlier were the speakers I thought the speaker was decent nothing too special or to go home about, but it’s definitely worth using hyper. X also mention for this laptop to have the ability to easily sync with other hyper, X accessories, a keyboards and headset and mice. I love the power plug location, it’s in the back of the monitor so no wiring that can get in the way from left or right for the price. I wish it does offer a one terabyte of memory right away but beyond that I would say catch this laptop on sale, but I think is definitely worth checking out if you’re wanting to own a gaming laptop don’t expect to reach 165 Hz on this laptop on most games you would only be able to see those if you’re playing counterstrike or VALORANT anything that’s not GPU heavy game or a CPU heavy game you should be able to reach 165 Hz but when it comes to modern gaming like a single player game you would probably get around 40 FPS, which would require you to use some DLSS framegen to help and improve some of that framer. Overall, I can’t wait to see what hyper X got next. I think this is a solid laptop to have and so far I’m loving it.

(A lot to read, but worth it if you want hardware that will last) To understand why this HP OMEN 16 (HyperX Edition) is arguably the smartest laptop purchase to make if you want a machine that stays relevant for the next 5 to 6 years, look at what I upgraded from: Gigabyte’s Aero 15. Five years ago, I grabbed that machine on a deep clearance sale. At the time, buyers were chasing spec-sheet hype, while I looked strictly at sustained power-per-dollar. The Aero 15 delivered an exceptional factory-calibrated 4K OLED, solid silicon, and great thermals for a creator chassis. It held up remarkably well, but after half a decade, this OMEN 16 proved to be the worthy successor. Why is this specific OMEN 16 configuration one you shouldn't overlook? Desktop-Class CPU Muscle: Instead of a heavily throttled thin-and-light mobile chip, this processor delivers roughly 90% of genuine desktop performance—rare for a laptop without requiring a 10-pound chassis. Max-TGP Mobile GPU: The GPU runs fully unlocked. At full TGP, you get sustained, flat boost clocks over hours of heavy rendering or gaming rather than a 15-minute burst followed by thermal throttling. Fluid 2.5K OLED Display: While the Aero 15's 4K panel remains king for pure pixel density in static print/creative work, this 2.5K OLED display is a night-and-day upgrade for motion. High-refresh fluidity combined with instantaneous OLED response times completely eliminates ghosting. Redesigned Tempest Cooling: HP resolved previous thermal limitations here. The dual high-airflow fans and wide fin stacks keep sustained temperatures in check and acoustics at a deep, manageable whoosh rather than a shrill jet engine. Easy Serviceability & Upgrades: Both RAM slots are fully accessible (I swapped in 32GB of TeamGroup DDR5-5600 without issue). The primary drive was swapped for a 2TB WD Black, and HP includes a secondary M.2 slot for expansion—just note that the secondary bay requires a compact M.2 2230 drive rather than a standard full-length 2280 stick. The Takeaway: Too many buyers drop $3,000 to $4,000 on flagship "halo" laptops that look incredible on paper, only to end up with a noisy space heater that thermal-throttles the second the heat pipes saturate. Cramming uncapped flagship silicon into cramped chassis creates diminishing returns. When this OMEN 16 dropped from $2,200 down to $1,400, it was an absolute steal. If you can catch this chassis on a major sale, jump on it. It gives you all the real-world stability, sustained rendering performance, and high-refresh gaming you need without burning a hole through your desk. Pros: Genuine desktop-class sustained performance without thermal throttling. Gorgeous 2.5K high-refresh OLED panel with zero motion smear. Runs stable and surprisingly quiet under sustained workloads (3D rendering, Unity game development, 4K editing, modern gaming, and even visual effects apps). OMEN Gaming Hub's core hardware controls (MUX switch, fan curves, TGP performance modes) are genuinely useful. User-upgradable DDR5 RAM and primary NVMe storage. Cons: Secondary M.2 internal storage slot is restricted to the shorter 2230 form factor. OMEN Gaming Hub has some unnecessary bloat modules (clean up the optimizer and social tabs to keep it lean).

Runs anything I throw at it and is very good for gaming.No lac whatsoever. It also doesnt run as hot as other gaming laptops ive had but, it is on the heavier side.

Works perfect for a work computer that needs to be able to run Sketchup. Does run often so recommend a riser.

Great laptop with a beautiful OLED screen. I'm a pretty casual gamer, but haven't had an issue with any games I've tried running. Games like Ready or Not and Arc Raiders run very smooth. E-Sports titles easily hit 160-200 framerates. The OMEN software can be a little buggy, but not as bad as Acer's or Asus.

Fast! I would buy it again. Oled screen is bright and clear.

For my purposes, it exceeds the requirements, and is an excellent laptop. Battery life is the only downside, but that is expected with gaming laptops, especially with a GTX 5060. It's going to pull power for sure. The quality of the screen is top notch. Have completed all my work tasks with it, as well as tested various games I run on my desktop and there are no issues. Was a hair more expensive than the Alienware, and even though it has only 512GB storage, you can fit anything you need practically speaking on this and it will handle it just fine. Overall, it is perfect for what it was designed to do, and then some!

I run AutoCAD and Solidworks from this computer and it is an absolute breeze to work with

He let me try it out the other day amazing it was super fast!! I was impressed.

Replaced my 5yo alienware and its been running my workload perfectly

I got this laptop as a replacement for my son´s Alienware (8 years old laptop), and it is just amazing, great graphics, incredible performance! The only thing that could be better is the amount of SSD memory. And the best thing: I got it on sale.

I really like my computer. The graphics, short cuts, it doesn’t overheat the computer with big downloaded games, games runs really good, I love how the camera has a cover. I’m able to download 6 games from steam and private servers. It’s good for work. Only thing is the battery dies fast but doesn’t bother me because it’s stationed where I want it with the charger.