Customer Ratings & Reviews

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box, you’ll find the HP Omen 16L gaming desktop, a power cable, and a simple HP mouse and keyboard that I wouldn’t personally use. It’s pretty barebones, overall. 💪 BUILD: The build is lightweight, and also quite compact. It should be able to fit on a lot of desks, which is something I can appreciate since I use a standing desk and don’t want to have issues with cable lengths reaching the ground. This model is the Panda (Ceramic White & Jet Black) with a glass-side window, and I appreciate that it highlights the RGB CPU fan and RGB memory. Additionally, the front 120mm fan is also RGB, so you’ll have some glow there. But the graphics card is hidden behind the perforated side panel and does not have RGB The rear fan is 90mm and does not have RGB, either. So there are only 2 case fans in this system, with air intake from the front, and exhaust in the back. 🔌PORTS: On the front of the system, you’ll find the power button, a headphone combo jack, 4x USB Type-A ports (2x 5Gbps + 2x 10Gbps) and 2x USB Type-C ports (1x 5Gbps + 1x 10Gbps). On the rear of the system, you’ll find 4x USB Type-A ports limited to 2.0 speeds which is fine for a mouse and keyboard. Still, I would have preferred to see more USB 3.0 ports. However, I’m not sure if the budget-oriented Intel B860 motherboard specification would allow this. Also on the rear is a standard 3.5mm stereo audio output, 3.5mm line in, and 3.5mm microphone input. There are also HDMI and DisplayPort outputs on the motherboard which are unusable because the Intel Core Ultra 265F does not have integrated graphics, so you’ll have to use the ones on the graphics card. The RTX 5060 Ti graphics card has 3 DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and a single HDMI 2.1b output. Another thing I don’t particularly like is that the motherboard is proprietary, as the front USB ports are merely integrated onto the PCB, as opposed to being integrated into the case and having a connector from the case to the motherboard. This means that this motherboard isn’t designed to ever leave this case, which I think makes it less reusable in the long-term and produces more e-waste. 🔧 EXPANSION & UPGRADES: We have to talk about expansions that you can and cannot do with this system. As previously mentioned, this motherboard is proprietary, so you shouldn’t expect to move it into a different case, as the front USBs connectors are integrated directly into the motherboard. Even so, there are some expansions you can do. The power supply itself appears to be a non-proprietary ATX 500W 80Plus Platinum unit, so you could theoretically swap the power supply out or potentially use it in a different system. The motherboard out of box only includes a single UDIMM of DDR5 memory, which means it’s only running in single-channel mode. This is a questionable choice which can significantly hinder performance in gaming. There is good news and bad news for this. The good news is that if you can find a matching DIMM of 16GB, you could have 32GB of memory running in dual-channel mode without having to throw away the decent RAM that was included. The bad news is that while the memory itself seems to be a variant of the ADATA XPG Lancer Blade RGB memory (model # AO2X60UCSV1-BOBS), I cannot seem to find it as an available option anywhere online or in HP’s own Parts Store as an option for purchase. So it might be a challenge to find a matching single UDIMM of memory. In my case, I opted to purchase a new kit of similar XPG memory (AX5U6000C4016G-DCLARWH) and will follow up in a comment when it arrives. There are 2x PCIe 4.0 m.2 slots onboard for NVMe SSDs. One slot is populated with a 1TB DRAM-less Samsung NVMe SSD (Model MZVL81T0HELB-00BH1). The other slot was unoccupied, and I was able to successfully add another Gen 4 drive without issue. You will need to provide your own screw to mount the second m.2 SSD. Alternatively, there is a single SATA port if you want to connect a 2.5” SATA SSD, but there don’t appear to be any options to mount such a drive inside the case, so you may have to get clever. Aside from that, this case has tight dimensions, so replacing the graphics card with a larger one in the future may require some length considerations. I would consider dual-slot first, but triple slot is also possible. The length of the card, however, will be more prohibitive. ⌨️ ​KEYBOARD & MOUSE: The included keyboard and mouse are standard budget options. I wouldn’t personally use them, and while I’m sure some folks will, I really wish HP would either omit them entirely or provide options that appeal more to gamers. ⚡ PERFORMANCE: This machine is interesting in a number of ways. It’s packing an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F which packs 8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores for a whopping 20 cores with no hyperthreading. In terms of multi-tasking capability, this CPU should be able to hold up for gamers, and can also be used for more demanding workloads for software development tasks. Strangely, however, this is paired with a single stick of 16GB ADATA XPG Lancer Blade Memory that is rated for 6000MT/s CL40 with XMP, but is operating at only 5600MT/s CL46. The choice to use a single UDIMM seems like a strange choice, overall, since it will cause performance degradations across different workloads. In playing a game like Revenge of the Savage Planet, I encountered more stuttering compared to a 5 year old system with 2x16GB of dual channel memory. But playing Enshrouded, I experienced no issues with stuttering, but that may be because the game is much more GPU-limited with the 5060 Ti running at full-throttle, so the CPU isn’t the bottleneck. So from my perspective, I think it’s worth installing two UDIMMs of memory to ensure a more consistent experience across different titles. I think 16GB is not enough these days for most gamers, especially with Windows by default loading more and more bloat into the background. Playing demanding games with a web browser open and Discord running on an additional display, webcams on and live streaming gameplay— it all just stacks up and requires more memory to ensure a consistently smooth experience. I should mention that I appreciate that HP opted to use a 16GB variant of the 5060 Ti in this model because the 8GB model of the 5060 Ti would perform quite a bit worse across a wide gamut of titles at 1440p or 4K. My testing was done on a 3440x1440 ultrawide monitor, and I feel like the 5060 Ti holds up reasonably well at medium to high settings with DLSS engaged. I also think that for the price, HP could have included a PCIe 4.0 NVme SSD with DRAM, but Samsung does make good DRAM-less SSD’s. The system was very quiet and didn’t overheat while gaming, which is one notably positive aspect of this system despite some of the compromises it makes. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Honestly, my biggest gripes with this system are the choice to include a single UDIMM of memory, and the fact that the motherboard is proprietary. If you can look past that, and are willing to upgrade the memory, I think that the Omen 16L is stylish, small, and quiet while also packing a punch. However, I think that the asking price is higher than I’d feel comfortable recommending, but HP computers often go on sale so I’d wait before taking the plunge.

I pounded the internet to find a gaming PC that was 1) Small enough to sit in my tiny office. 2) Had a great graphics card at 16gb 3) Decent CPU 4) Affordable price. The internet reviews for the HP Omen brand were positive including the detailed responses on B B. My former HP gaming PC lasted 7 years and still runs but sluggish. My wife's AIO HP is knocking on the 8 year mark and still runs so well that she refuses to move on. So I pulled the trigger on another HP After initial set up, HP notified me of updates including the BIOS. What was so great about the BIOS update is that HP automatically set a restore point. Great stuff. Computer has been absolutely flawless, checked all the boxes, and meets all of my needs.

Bought for my son for christmas, first.. awesome deal! Secondly, setup super easy. Third, great computer. Fast, runs every game he plaus with no problems! His friends were certainly jealous! Super quiet, sleek, clean looking tower. Getting the matching monitor soon! Having the Best Buy membership helps, fully warrented if any issue araises

excellent desktop. compact size. light weight. easily to move around. fast boot up. fast shutdown. smart lightning. I haven't have any issues so far. all the connections USBs, ethernet, DP, HDMI and etc. have been working perfectly.

The HP OMEN 16L Gaming Desktop is built for players who demand power without limits. With its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and high-performance graphics, it delivers blazing speed, smooth gameplay, and multitasking like a pro. Its 16L chassis combines bold gamer aesthetics with efficient cooling, keeping performance steady even in the heat of battle. Stylish, powerful, and future-ready - the OMEN 16L is your ultimate gaming weapon.

Purchased the OMEN on sale with promo financing. Typically used laptops and handheld devices for gaming, this bad boy has me at my desk, so I game and work even more now than before. It's quiet, so I can work late into the night without disturbing my wife and child. No complaints playing MH wilds or switching to Figma and Android Studio. Pairing it with a screen 240 hz using DP is a wonderful combo. Great perfomance, nice estetic, and balanced pricing makes this a recommed buy. Glad I pulled the trigger.

Now this is an excellent computer! I always like to make sure that the quality that I’m receiving is comparable to what I’m able to get for the price. And this meets right in the middle. The price is fantastic. The quality is fantastic. All of it is fantastic! I highly recommend this product. Fast, easy to use, and very quick set up.

Its great have no issues with it its fast and smooth, quiet and i love how small it is

I had to replace my desktop computer because it could not accept the upgrade to windows 11. I have had HP computers before and I did not have any issues. I wanted to have a GPU even though I am not a gamer. I had the geek squad do a data transfer and machine check out. When I got the machine home it was easy to set up. The speed and graphics are amazing. I am happy with my new PC.

Love this little machine. Fast; rapid startup; quiet; absolutely no issues. I replaced the 16GB RAM with 32 GB. Good marriage of processor and graphics card.

My Omen computer is amazing. Super fast and compact tower lets me locate it into a small area.

Not the one i was gonna buy but the sales lady brought the wrong one to the front of store, so i thought well its a bit cheaper so i bought it. It runs my online games flawlessly so its a good one.

I needed a new gaming PC that wouldn't break the bank. The HP Omen fit the bill. It's a simple clean design with a few light effects to spice things up. It's a practical gaming PC and it performs really well. I have had no issues whatsoever with this build. 5 stars.

I purchased this gaming computer fir my grandson and he absolutely loves it. He purchased his first one with his own money when he was 14 years old so he was very happy to get this very fast one. He highly recommends this one.

It works great im enjoying my games and it is nice,and compact for travel.

Love it. Super quiet and runs fast. I was able to setup and be game-ready in an hour. Only needs a minor RAM upgrade and she's really cooking.

great entry level gaming pc. prices for memory and graphics cards have gone through the roof thanks to the corporate greed of companies like Microsoft, Meta and Steam hogging up all the components for their AI platforms. That said, this is about the best you can hope to get. I'm running Arc Raiders in true 4k with all settings on high and get around 200 fps. The Intel 7 processor has made a name for itself and is finally comparable to AMD processors in the same range. The only drawback is the limitation of the onboard power supply and the default amount of memory included. 16 gigs of RAM is "sufficient" but not recommended and the power supply does not have any PCIe dongles for upgrading the graphics card but, as mentioned, who can afford that nowadays? This is a great machine for the price. Vibrant colors, high antialiasing upscaling capability and a nice quiet machine.

Works well, very fast. Easy set up without problems

In real-world gaming scenarios, I’m getting 60FPS+ running Warhammer: Space Marine II on High settings at 4K using DLSS Balanced. Forza Horizon 5 can achieve the same on the Extreme Preset without any upscaling. Being my first NVIDIA GPU, DLSS is a game-changer. I use it even when I don’t have to because the anti-aliasing is great and the performance boosts are fantastic without any noticeable loss in image quality. When on sale, this Desktop slaps in the price-to-performance ratio. Please make sure you get the 16GB model of the 5060TI, as 8GB is not enough for modern triple-A games.

This has been a great gaming pc for the price. It has run all games at 4k on decent graphics which is exactly what I wanted. It also has a small form which fits in my bedroom Nicely. When ram prices drop I plan on putting in another stick but that’s just more for future proofing. I’d recommend this to anything looking for a good entry/mid level gaming computer