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Rank 23 out of 78 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Omen Transcend 16 (2024)

Name: Omen Transcend 16 (2024)
Brand: HP

around $1899

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417 Pros

73%
18 reviews (3h 19m)

151 Cons

The HP Omen Transcend 16 (2024) packs a punch with top-tier components, delivering a premium gaming experience without completely emptying your wallet. Boasting a blazing-fast 240Hz QHD+ display with a 3ms response time, powered by Nvidia's RTX 40 series GPUs and 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, the Omen Transcend 16 rips through modern games. ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

80%

70 vs 18

Performance

83%

85 vs 17

Build Quality

73%

61 vs 22

Display

77%

51 vs 15

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops)

68%

40 vs 19

Connectivity

Reviewer verdict

Across 18 YouTube reviews, the HP Omen Transcend 16 (2024) earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #23 among Gaming PCs & Laptops. Reviewers most often praise its build quality, performance, display, while the most common criticisms concern display, connectivity.

Reviewers consistently praise the Omen Transcend 16 for its solid build and stylish, portable design, with build quality and hinge improvements mentioned frequently (44 mentions). Performance is repeatedly highlighted as a strong point across reviews, with many noting fast CPUs, RTX-class GPUs, ample RAM and SSD performance that handle gaming and productivity well (43 mentions). The keyboard and large, responsive trackpad earn regular positive comments for typing comfort and customization (32 mentions), while the display, connectivity and cooling also receive substantial praise for high refresh rates, wide port selection and effective thermal design (30, 29, and 21 mentions respectively).

Common criticisms center on the display and its limitations, including brightness, color accuracy and aspect/size expectations (22 mentions), and reviewers frequently note connectivity and webcam shortcomings such as limited USB-A ports, missing SD card reader and webcam noise/artifacts (19 mentions). Performance and cooling receive recurring caveats—reviewers report throttling, noisy fans under load and some configurations that underdeliver compared to class leaders (18 and 17 mentions). Additional recurring negatives include build choices that attract fingerprints or feel plasticky, average keyboard/trackpad elements for some users, and limited or slow SSD expandability (16, 15, and 9 mentions).

Analysis based on 18 YouTube reviews (3h 19m of video) with 417 pros and 151 cons extracted.

Pros (417)

Build Quality (85)

weighed in at a comfortable 5.5 pounds ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 1:43
impressed with the laptop's portability in relation to its Hardware ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 2:02
base is still very rigid with only minimal flex and no great breaking ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:25
relatively subtle chassis with very minimal branding ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:18
easy access to a pair of sodum and nvme slots for any future upgrades ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:43
overall look of this is pretty stealth and pretty great ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 1:28
easy to upgrade RAM ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 13:58
very close for a laptop that's much smaller and much lighter and just generally way better ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 10:01
SSD is super easy to upgrade ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 13:29
one of the prettiest ones ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:16
so thin ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:32
really nice that this laptop is so light ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 6:10
general ta ility is solid given the figure chassis ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:53
on the white one there's none at all it's super clean ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 1:28
very light at 3.6 lb ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:34
magnesium aluminum alloy which is lighter than just aluminum ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 1:15
build quality is actually really good ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 2:47
hinges are actually improved here over prior iterations I'm seeing a little bit less screen wobble than in past generation ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 11:20
design is actually really nice ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 2:27
physical shutter switch above the camera that gives you the option for more security and privacy ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 7:03
this looks a little bit more understated a little bit more classy ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 2:33
you can open the lid with one finger and the screen goes back 180 degrees ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 11:15
clean look ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:17
clean styling ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 0:03
minimal branding ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:31
modern ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:22
relatively slim and lightweight for its class ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:13
sleek, soft to the touch sandblasted aluminum chassis ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:24
futuristic ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:22
futuristic look ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:55
minimalistic ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:19
premium feel ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:28
solid hinges ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:25
3.1 lbs and about 0.71 in thick ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:34
high quality build. The chassis is sturdy. The hinge feels really durable ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 1:14
This transcend version is also a little thinner and lighter ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 1:49
solid build quality ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:21
robust ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:23
The screen goes the full way back for sharing, and magnets at the front of the lid give it a satisfying snap when you close it. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 0:35
the build quality ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:11
the aesthetics ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:15
There was only minor keyboard flex, less than most other laptops ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 0:23
classy vibe with no over-the-top outer RGB or edgy gamer accents ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:49
You only need to remove 6 Phillips head screws to get inside. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 3:53
a 14-inch gaming laptop that doesn't look like a tank ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:32
There’s a slight indent on the front which helps with one finger opening. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 0:30
The magnesium-aluminum lid, interior and bottom panel feel nice and sturdy. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 0:18
It’s quite portable for a 16 inch gaming laptop ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 0:54
the finish on the laptop is what HP call Shadow black and it looks really quite elegant ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 3:10
improvement in the hinges providing very less screen wobble ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:51
39% of the chass of this laptop has been made using recycled ocean plastic and agricultural waste ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 2:52
little toplet Fleck virtually no keyboard Flix ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:45
you could easily pass this off as a work laptop ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 2:47
easily be opened with one hand ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:53
the hinges they're metal but they're black metal and they contrast nicely with the shadow black finish ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 3:51
good polycarbonate built ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:43
The hinge and the chassis have stayed solid ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 9:12
a slim and portable device ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 0:38
ample upgrade options ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 5:11
The color choice is fantastic. It's almost gunmetal gray that looks premium. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 0:49
The build quality is solid. no noticeable flags or creaking. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 0:54
Easy to access back plate for upgrades ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 3:49
Nice build quality with Magnesium Alloy body ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 5:59
it's a sleek looking laptop. I like the new color and the new look ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 0:32
It feels solid ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 0:40
you can upgrade this laptop uh with its two SSD slots and with its two RAM slots which is great. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 9:02
good build quality ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:05
The keyboard is excellent and the overall build quality is impressive. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 10:04
Some ports on the back for cable management ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 4:59
Modern all-white design hides fingerprints ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 7:30
even though the hinge is single axis I like the hinge here and there is less bubble than uh previous models which is great. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 2:26
super thin and light gaming laptop ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:50
white laptops do very well it's hide fingerprints ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:30
white laptop is unique ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:19
easily open up this laptop with one hand ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 1:28
most beautiful thing ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 1:14
feels great to hold ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:55
beautiful design ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:48
beautiful ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 0:35
most beautiful 14in gaming laptop ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:10
built very well ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:57
gorgeous ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 1:40
not a lot of lid Flex ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 0:59
flat ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 1:48
best looking 14-in gaming laptops on the market ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:40

Performance (70)

very fast laptop without all of the compromises that you sometimes get from these desktop replacements ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 15:37
excellent 2 terabyte nvme SSD ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 1:30
runs all the latest games very well ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 0:40
fastest configuration of the redesigned Omen ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 0:51
32 gigabytes of RAM ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 11:26
very fast SSD ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 12:29
4 nanom 8 core 16 processor 5.1 gz maximum clock speed gaming laptop ▶ I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AM @ 2:55
performance, this thing is an absolute ripper ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 6:58
amen solid gaming ▶ I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AM @ 0:13
top of the line specs ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 15:07
16 core 13th gen i7 processor performed very well ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 11:55
usable for people that just want an actual laptop to do laptop things ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 0:11
incredibly quick ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 0:06
still get very great performance ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 10:27
shows very impressively that this does not mean much when it comes to real world performance ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 4:53
strong components like the I9 CPU and the 1440p 240 HZ display ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! @ 7:37
delivers a very good and sometimes even a great gaming experience without sounding like a jet engine ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 6:57
amazing level of gaming performance ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! @ 7:30
no problems playing flight Sim at ultra settings it was smooth the entire time ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 3:41
you're going to get that very smooth very fluid gameplay ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 5:28
impressive for something that can go up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185h and has a dedicated GPU up to RTX 470 and 32 gigs of RAM ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:37
can easily outperform everything in our synthetic tests ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 4:57
really good reads and writes certainly Gen 4 speeds we like to see here in 2023 so fast overall ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 4:25
you will not find a lot of even more demanding games that drop below the magical 60 FPS Mark in the display's native resolution ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 5:16
pretty nice CPU GPU combination not only to game on this laptop but to get work done ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 7:58
render time is pretty good ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 5:15
excellent CPU and GPU performance Competitive Gaming performance ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:04
both the CPU and GPU put out respectable numbers in synthetic benchmarks ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 3:34
very good gaming performance as indicated by these very playable frame rates ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 9:04
great for video editing it Snappy no annoying lags ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 4:56
no major throttling detected easy access for servicing Thunderbolt 4 support ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:07
powerful internals ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 0:06
good combination of Ultra 9 CPU and 5080 GPU for gaming and productivity ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 4:58
Intel Core i7 14700 HX with 20 cores and 28 threads ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 0:45
this chip in this particular laptop performs pretty much identically to the desktop version making this an absolute beast when it comes to gaming ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 1:08
16 GB of ddr5 RAM clock at 56 600 MHz and it comes in dual Channel ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 0:57
stylish, well-built, respectable battery life, efficient laptop that can still handle gaming and content creation on the go at moderate performance ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 9:59
a high performance gaming laptop ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 0:46
can also provide high efficiency when needed ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 0:44
almost 600 FPS which is great. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:36
4 minutes and 58 seconds which is good because this laptop only has 16 GB of RAM and this render time in 16 GB is a good result. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:43
excellent performance ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:07
the performance in this laptop is really good ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:50
nice results uh more than 100 FPS in FSR3 frame generation which is great ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:07
outstanding scores surpassing the likes of even the infamous M1 chips of apple and are well suited for any task ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 5:51
The Intel Core i7 14650HX and RTX 460 is a good combo that delivers excellent performance. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 5:13
150 points in single core and almost 1100 points in multiore which is great and more than 10,000 scores in the GPU which is great. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 5:48
CPU can support up to 192 GB ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 2:41
more than 150 FPS in average which is great ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:42
almost 18,000 scores in multiore which is great and almost 2,000 scores in single core which is one of the good things ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 5:33
this laptop can handle this GPU and CPU easily without a problem. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:02
6 minutes and 22 seconds render time which is good. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:57
190 average FPS which is great. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:59
16GB DDR5 RAM (upgradable) ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 3:30
It's a solid performer for gaming and most productivity tasks. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 8:21
36MB of L3 cache ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 3:15
good results more than 15,000 scores which is good. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:07
powerful gaming laptop with the great design and solid performance. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 10:00
i9 13900HX (24 core, 32 thread CPU) ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 2:51
a really good score around 11,000 scores, which is good. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:18
been playing some demanding titles and the laptop handles them very well. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 5:26
the score in Blender is good too. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:27
this laptop performed really well ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:19
135 FPS in average. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 7:54
more than 60 FPS in average in ultra and in the low quality we got more than 120 FPS in average which is great. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 8:05
highest levels of Technology as well as performance ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 0:13
Intel Core i 9hx processor ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:22
running very well ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 4:53
fully stacked like this is the high-end unit it comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU it has 32 GB of really fast memory ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 4:49
so fast ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 3:47

Display (61)

pretty Snappy QHD display ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:09
16 inch 240 hertz 1440p display ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 1:40
monitor can fully articulate backward ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 6:46
very high refresh rate, fast 3 millisecond response time Nvidia g-sync and optimal resolution ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 6:52
OLED panel, looks fantastic ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 3:18
HD resolution 165 Maxim refs 100% srg ▶ I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AM @ 4:08
able to go up to 600 nits ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 3:26
looks pretty darn good, especially when you consider that it's an OLED that has absolutely perfect blacks ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 4:46
1600p, so 16x10 ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 3:20
240 Hz refresh rate ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 3:36
well calibrated out of the box with good response times ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 3:22
display isn't compromised either so it can be great for both gaming and productivity ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:10
glossy screen with very thin bezels and it can go up to a respectable 500 nits ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 2:51
capable display that does not have any apparent flaws ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 3:37
screen just looks amazing it's so sharp and the Ola contrast just looks so satisfying and nice ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 2:46
2.8k 120 HZ screen ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 2:36
really high res display as well as a 240 hertz refresh rate three millisecond response time perfect for the gamer ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 0:41
1080p camera ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 7:01
OLED screen is just like the cherry on top it looks incredible ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 3:56
this is a very good display all around display for whatever you need it to do ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 6:48
sharp, fast, vibrant, colorful 16in WQXGA 2560x1600 240Hz 3ms display ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 5:56
high 240 Hz refresh display ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 0:06
the panel. 2880 x800 resolution, a 16x10 aspect ratio, 120 Hz, smooth enough for gaming ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 3:30
Screen response time was good ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 12:25
The Omen was quite good here [latency] ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 13:00
Even without Mini LED, the Omen had a faster response time ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 17:53
nice bright display that's color accurate and has a really good refresh rate ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 1:23
brightness is about 487 nits of screen brightness, which is bright for a laptop in this category. Get good outdoor use ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 3:45
This transcend version can have the screen upgraded to a Mini-LED panel, and it also uses the taller 16:10 aspect ratio ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 1:35
Interestingly, unlike other laptops, the screen does not flash black when the refresh rate changes. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 5:51
165 Hertz perfect for gaming ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 0:35
two Rhineland certification which means it's not going to burn your eyeballs ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 4:27
screen goes back to 175° for sharing ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:55
anti-flicker technology it's called DC dimming ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 4:35
Privacy shutter ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:13
built-in camera shutter ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 5:21
refresh rate of 165 HZ ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:41
anti-glare coating across the display which is going to allow you to see the screen even in very bright sunny conditions ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 4:18
very slim bezels on the left and right Edge ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 5:15
1080p webcam which is a perfect fit for meetings and online classes ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:08
Color gamut range is 100% sRGB, 98% Adobe RGB, and 99% DCIP3 at a delta E of 0.87. So, out of the box, fantastic for color grading, editing photos ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 3:53
the laptop speed bar test came out to be more than 400 nits with 99 srgb coverage ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 3:10
the laptop's average Delta e value is also very good so you can use this display for Creative work as well ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 3:15
a big 16 inch IPS LCD display which has 240 hertz refresh rate so playing valorant won't be an issue at all ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 2:58
color gamut of 100% srgb ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:48
16 inch 2K resolution (2860x1600) mini LED screen ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 2:05
1180 nits of brightness ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 2:27
100% DCI-P3 color gamut ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 2:33
good color gamut ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 7:59
240Hz refresh rate with 5ms response time ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 2:38
screen response time of 7 milliseconds which is great for esport games ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:44
240 HZ refresh rate ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:30
OLED display ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:14
white body the display pops even more ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:08
amazing gaming display it's an awesome display to also do any sort of design work ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:44
16-in display ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 1:53
240 HZ refresh rate, less input lag, smoother gameplay ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:34
display itself is absolutely gorgeous ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:30
display that has a 02 millisecond response time it's 120 Herz the color gamut is insane and the color accuracy is fantastic ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:32
incredible real estate here on this 16-in display ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:47
fantastic keyboard a gorgeous OLED display ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:47

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (51)

keyboard and the touchpad are okay ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:51
trackpad has a nice tactile click ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 2:59
keyboard features a complete Suite of customization options in terms of RGB lighting and effects ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:01
isn't a whole lot of force required to press the keys, but there's a nice tactile bump ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 6:17
keyboard is sick, really nice and soft touch ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 6:14
keyboard feels really good, way better than Dell's abomination on their freaking XPS ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 2:47
RGB keyboard ▶ I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AM @ 5:27
trackpad seems decent enough ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 6:37
good typing experience with a well spaced out layout ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 3:01
RGB lighting strategy is actually pretty interesting ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 1:35
large track pad does its job as well ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 3:05
trackpad is great too it gives a very solid feeling physical click ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 2:32
keyboard feels great for typing too ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 2:09
good activity good feedback good actuation overall good key travel ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 11:28
RGB backlighting customizable ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 11:45
hyper xcloud 3 do block out quite a bit of noise ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 4:06
responsive when it comes to two finger scrolling all the gestures work as you'd expect pretty good touch pad for a gaming laptop ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 12:00
spacious comfortable keyboard ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:02
pretty comfortable for typing ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 11:34
RGB underglow across the front edge ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 1:51
keyboard is super smooth, quiet, and easy to type on ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 1:09
per key RGB lighting ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:11
RGB keyboard looks great ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:04
vibrant RGB keyboard backlighting ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:55
The touchpad feels smooth, clicks anywhere, and works well. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 2:51
trackpad is a good size and it's got a nice bit of click to it ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 6:25
useful shortcut keys which include a calculated key and a shortcut to the HP Omen gaming Hub where you can control all of your LEDs and have all of your games in one place ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 8:20
26 key anti- ghosting ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 2:05
good amount of palm rest space ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 6:46
good key travel and feels good to type on without any accidental presses ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 2:02
customizable LED light zones ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 5:03
good travel on the keys, they're not too spongy very responsive ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 6:29
fulls siiz keyboard which has four zones of RGB ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:58
The trackpad is reliable, and the laptop's light enough to carry everywhere on the go with you ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 8:50
very big fully clickable trackpad which has multi-gesture support and feels good and smooth to use ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 2:22
The trackpad is a good size for a 14-inch laptop ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 4:38
Everyday comfort. The keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 8:43
the key travel is very good and the keys themselves are also very firm ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:05
the trackpad size is also quite big and it has a very smooth finish ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:14
the keyboard. It's one of the best features ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 4:20
the keyboard and the trackpad continue to offer a solid competition ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:01
Large, responsive trackpad with textured glass ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 6:54
Per-key RGB lighting ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 10:16
the white backlighting is clean and professional. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:16
the keyboard is great. It's a full-size layout, which is always a plus, and the keys have a nice tactile feel. The backlighting is bright and even, making it easy to see in low light conditions ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 0:59
the trackpad is good ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:18
Good keyboard feel ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 7:05
key caps have a translucent layer around it it makes the r R GB more noticeable ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 1:54
white keyboard like it's just a beautiful keyboard ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 1:42
massive touchpad which is glass it feels very good to use ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 2:27
typing experience on this is absolutely fantastic ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 2:09

Connectivity (40)

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:35
two USB 4 type c ports which provide up to 40 gigabits per second, capable of transferring a DisplayPort signal and can charge the laptop ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:24
two USB type A ports ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:40
3.5 millimeter audio jack ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:43
overall selection is great ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:57
you can just turn the webcam off ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 12:02
USB 3.2 10 gbps transfer speed power delivery ▶ I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AM @ 3:28
hyperx Cloud through wireless head set automatically pairs with the transon 14 ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:59
2.4 G ultra low latency connection ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 1:05
they just connect automatically ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 4:10
I like the fact that those main ports are on the back away from the user out of the way ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 3:53
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 that combo card has been working well no issues ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 4:36
pretty good selection of ports ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 7:07
very nice Port selection ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 3:49
The speeds from the installed 1TB PCIe Gen 4 drive were very good, and so were the Wi-Fi speeds, one of the better results out of the laptops tested this year. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 4:57
Both Type-C ports can be used to charge the Omen with up to 100 watts, and they both have DisplayPort 1.4 support, so you can connect monitors. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 3:28
HDMI 2.1 so you can plug this into a monitor and output 120 hertz or even 165 Hertz ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:44
two more fast five gigabits per second USB a ports ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:54
RJ45 Port ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:07
Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:35
USB C that supports charging and DisplayPort 1.4 so you could use this to plug this into an external monitor ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:58
supports Wi-Fi 6 ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:27
Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:16
fast five gigabits per second USB a port, also supports charging ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 7:18
an HDMI 2.1 a full size internet slot two Thunderbolt 4 ports using which you can power this laptop and at the same time power an external display ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 2:46
this machine will not disappoint you in terms of i o ports ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 2:44
good portch placement ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:01
Good port selection (2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 2x Thunderbolt 4, Headphone/Mic combo) ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 4:31
RJ45 at 1 GB per second ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 2:10
two USB type-c Thunderbolt 4 ports which also give display of up to 4K 60 HZ ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 4:15
Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 4:20
HDMI 2.1 Port which is connected to the dgpu and gives output of 8K 60 HZ ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 4:39
two Thunderbolt four ports ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:03
Removable/upgradable Wi-Fi card ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 4:23
HDMI 2.1 ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 2:10
webcam it is 1080p ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:52
improved camera system ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:45
new camera on this it looks so good ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 5:32
ports in the back ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:51
enough ports considering how thin it is ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:44

Cooling (35)

manages to stay quiet ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 0:45
manages to contain that heat away from the keyboard maintaining a comfortable user experience ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 4:11
fans vent nicely from multiple directions ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 4:02
well cooled ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 0:48
raised area here is very great cuz it allows for extra cooling between the main board and the keyboard ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 2:06
able to spin the fans backwards to blow all of the dust out ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 10:35
extra 1.5 mm of space so that your keyboard doesn't get all hot ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 2:13
much less chance of it leaking out ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 10:25
surface temperature never got uncomfortably hot ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 5:20
tremendous benefits in the fan noise department ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 5:31
not loud while gaming ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! @ 7:35
remained relatively cool ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 9:58
almost no fan noise ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 5:47
fans are usually very quiet they're barely audible if you're just doing some web browsing ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 6:28
Intel's new hyper barar cooling technology definitely helps with this ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 5:23
palm press and trackpad area actually stayed decently cool ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 4:30
fans automatically reverse to eject dust ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 11:59
The rest of the temperatures were quite good, no thermal throttling happening in any of the modes. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 7:58
check out the air vents on this laptop ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 3:03
nice sort of rubber feets that run right across the base of the laptop and this will Elevate the laptop from the table so that the airflow can be better throughout the laptop ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 3:25
big air intake vent on the bottom gives one of the best thermals in gaming laptop segment ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 2:35
Under gaming or or heavy exports, you'll hear them, but it's not obnoxious ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 8:26
thermals and fan noise, then the Omen Transcend 14 is like your perfect gaming laptop ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 8:07
keep thermals in check relatively easy ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 7:54
everyday tasks, the fans stay off ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 8:19
One Tap on this button and you can access manual fan control and various power modes ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:28
best thermals ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:07
the cooling system and the fan noise was really good ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 8:34
the fan noise was acceptable and fine. And the heat management was uh good too. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 8:46
temperatures of the laptop were also well managed giving outstanding low temperatures ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 6:46
cooling system looks potent ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 3:37
four heat sinks and a pair of well-sized cooling plates ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 3:48
left one also cools the chipset ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 3:54
best thermals and the best fan noise ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 5:21
two sizable fans plus two long thick heat pipes shared between the CPU and the GPU and one more for each chip ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 3:40

Battery Life (Laptops) (21)

really impressive battery life numbers given how much hardware is in it, almost 5 hours ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 14:44
280 watt charger is surprisingly slim ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 1:55
comes with a 140 W USBC adapter ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:51
battery life is very impressive for such a large notebook ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 6:33
a little bit better than I thought it was going to get so not too bad when you consider this is a gaming laptop ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 10:31
The battery life, 71watth battery and it actually performs well in daily use ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 1:26
the battery life ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:13
HP claims the laptop's battery life to be around 9 hours ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:52
a 97 watt hour battery and you get a machine that's really power efficient ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:48
230 watt charger and actually this can take this laptop to 50 in just 30 minutes ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 2:05
I managed easily for 5 hours ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:57
slim power brick ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 1:54
automatically puts the laptop in low performance mode the moment you remove the power and in this mode the laptop only consumes 10 watts of power ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:35
aiming for more power efficiency ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 2:04
the use of ddr5 ram also helps the laptop in conserving more power because 3dr5 Ram has lower operating voltage compared to ddr4 ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 2:26
70.7Wh battery ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 10:34
charging ports that can charge this laptop up to 230 W which is good ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 2:15
optional 97w hour battery ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 0:53
gets really good battery life ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:20
capacity is enough for around 10 hours and a half a video playback ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 1:13
good battery life ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:50

Software & OS (14)

impressive sounding set of laptop speakers designed by bang Olufsen ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 6:20
well-designed and user-friendly Omen gaming Hub ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 15:18
great and easy to use software ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! @ 7:32
speakers sound pretty good too it sounds clear and not like it lack space ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 5:51
nice pleasant surprise here I think year over year we're seeing an improvement ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 12:11
improvement in terms of the volume the mids the bass all seem to be better than last year's version ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 12:28
the Omen is the first laptop we’ve found that actually has an interface for this [optimus] in their own control panel software. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 13:23
She just liked how it felt to use more, and preferred that the software has the advanced optimus modes conveniently built in. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 18:15
pre-installed with Microsoft Office ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:14
booster setting and cleaner option to strip away any background usage ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 8:35
one year free Xbox game pass ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 5:52
quick access to the calculator button and the HP Omen Hub ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:22
Easy to use Omen software for RGB and performance tuning ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 10:16
Webcam with Windows facial recognition ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 7:52

Graphics (13)

nvidia's excellent RTX 4080 mobile GPU ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 0:40
nvidia's frame generation feature worked as advertised ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 8:44
12 gigabytes of vram ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 10:19
dedicated graphics gForce RTX 4S with 8 GB gdr ▶ I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AM @ 3:04
dedicated GPU that can handle some pretty serious games ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:06
This laptop has a MUX switch and advanced optimus. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 13:19
And monitors connect directly to the Nvidia graphics whether optimus is on or off. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 3:37
RTX 4060 with 8GB of V Ram ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 0:09
Nvidia RTX 4060 with 8 GB of gddr 6B Ram ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 0:54
Muk switch with Advanced Optimus ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:03
a 1080p webcam and a Muk switch with Advanced Optimus ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:10
RTX 4070 (130W) ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 3:19
Nvidia GeForce RTX 47 ▶ Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this la @ 2:25

Value (13)

comes with a pair of Wireless hyperx Cloud 2s and a wireless receiver ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 5:33
well equipped gamer for way below 2,000 bucks ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:12
$1,600 less for pretty similar specs ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 15:07
very competitively sized 2 terabyte nvme SSD ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 12:23
comes bundled with a headset ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 0:53
won't break the bank considering the price to Performance ratio here you're getting a lot for the money ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 0:48
nice package ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 7:28
free headphones ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! @ 7:42
hyperx Cloud 2 wireless headset and yeah it's really good ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 2:04
included this wireless headset the hyperx Cloud 2 gaming headset ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 13:38
great screen sorted keyboard and trackpad combo good I/O port power efficient GPU ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 7:46
Good value for the specs compared to competitors (Razer) ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 5:37
you get with this laptop when you buy it is the hyperx cloud 3 wireless headphones this comes in the box ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 2:43

Storage (7)

fast SSD ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 6:53
one terabyte solid state hard drive so that's going to be incredibly quick ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 0:12
One TB of Gen 4 nvme ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 1:01
1TB fast M.2 SSD (upgradable to 2TB) ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 4:01
The SSD scores are good. Uh we got 5 GB for the read and 4 GB for the right, which is a good score for this kind of laptop at this price range. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 6:32
beautiful 14in OLED display and 2 terab of storage ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 4:57
one swappable D so if you want something bigger down the road you can obviously replace it ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 6:58

Audio (6)

They sound pretty good, above average for a gaming laptop. They sound clear, there’s some bass, and only a little wrist rest vibration. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 5:13
bang Olufsen sound built in ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 0:40
two down firing speakers of 2 Wat each which provide a really good sound with good base and ample Clarity ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:30
an audio combo jack which can output good audio quality ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 2:20
They get loud and the audio is clear ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 9:13
speakers sound really good for two speakers it gets loud enough there's a little bit of bass and it's very clear even at max volume ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:29

Security (1)

infrared sensor which means you can use Windows facial recognition ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 3:54

Cons (151)

Display (22)

lacks a little bit in accuracy, makes dark things darker than they need to be ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 4:56
delta E of 15, not quite the 12 that we would want for it to be ideal or under 9 for color sensitive work ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 4:38
does not support G-Sync, which is pretty disappointing ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 3:44
Out of the box, the colors in HDR are pretty darn bad ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 4:09
doesn't have the contrast ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 8:51
not an HDR monitor ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 7:31
doesn't get terribly bright and also lacks a little in the contrast Department ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 3:24
if you want to lay on the grass bathed in the sunshine it might be a little bit of struggle ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 3:00
not bright enough for my taste I like to see it above 400 nits but that's not what you're going to get here ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 5:37
although that means a taller screen, there is still a chin down the bottom. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 11:28
if you plan to sit under a fast moving ceiling fan then you will notice some mobile on the screen ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 3:36
glossy display. if you prefer matte or you work in a lot of bright environments, then the glare will most likely bother you ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 9:43
for a laptop worth this much with a very capable 2K GPU RTX 4060 I was expecting a 2K screen in this ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 4:01
Peak brightness of 300 nits which to be real feels dim in real life usage ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:54
the brightness is okay around 300 nits. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 4:24
only a full HD screen at this price ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:14
native resolution of only 1920 x 1080 ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 3:39
The color accuracy isn't the best. It's around 60%, which might be an issue for content creators. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 3:58
Noticeable chin bezel ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 7:46
In 2024, I'd really expect to see a 16x10 screen for this laptop. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 4:12
I'm not a huge fan of the 16x9 aspect ratio with this big ass bezel on the bottom. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 4:07
the screen is a bit of a let down with it average color accuracy and 16x10 aspect ratio. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 10:08

Connectivity (19)

webcam has some sort of weird like blocking and artifacting, lot of sensor noise in general ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 12:24
upgrading Wi-Fi card will be a pain ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 14:16
1 gigabit networking, unfortunate with a laptop that is this fast, would expect 2.5 ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 2:24
disappointed by the lack of an SD card reader ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:48
port situation is a bit of a mixed back ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:54
webcam is well not the greatest ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:35
you will not always get the fastest variant of each port ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:00
Wireless transfers are a bit on the slower side ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:31
no SD card this time around ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:18
no SD card reader ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 3:59
no optical drive ▶ OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! @ 0:20
It is not acceptable. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:58
only two USB type A ports ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:17
ports on the back side to give a cleaner setup but they gave only one USB type a port on the right side which could come in the way of using Mouse for the right-handed users ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 4:58
It's not acceptable at least for me. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 2:05
only two USB type A ports which is one port short of perfection ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 4:53
there is only one USB type-C port ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:28
biggest complaint about this laptop is about this port. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:32
no Muk switch ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 4:29

Performance (18)

4 800 megahertz ddr5 Ram is the bare minimum speed ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 11:36
sacrifices the higher end Intel I9 ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 13:39
struggled with Star Wars Jedi Survivor ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 9:35
disappointed that you do not get the better I9 139 100 HX ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 12:14
slower rizon is definitely a disadvantage ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 5:03
one of the slowest machines within this class of devices when it comes to CPU performance ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 4:00
didn't get a passing score ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 9:35
32 GB of DDR5 5600 MT/s RAM is not the fastest available ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 5:30
performance is okay, may need to lower resolution to take advantage of 240Hz screen ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 10:05
The Omen is still the lowest RTX 4070 result at 1080p ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 14:33
We also found general use of the laptop in ECO mode to be slow, probably due to the lower single core performance ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 9:16
Starting out in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, it’s the lowest result we’ve recorded for an RTX 4070 gaming laptop. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 13:55
16 gigs of RAM or 32 gigs of RAM it's not upgradeable ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 2:33
not the best 14-inch gaming laptop if you are most concerned with maximum performance ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 0:02
the 4070 doesn't always show an improvement in the dayto-day task compared to the 4060 ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 2:15
If you run Photoshop or Premiere Pro for extended times, it definitely dips ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 9:06
the performance. It's not actually underpowered. The performance is still in line for most tasks. It's just not leading the pack ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 9:23
if you're looking for raw performance and that's your goal, you're going to be a little disappointed ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 10:10

Build Quality (17)

gets fingerprints on it ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 1:35
laptop is all plastic ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 2:20
minimal design, nothing eye-catching ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 2:52
lid is doing quite well to keep the large panel in place but there is still a little bit of wobble ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:29
quite large and heavy ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 1:38
on the black one you can sometimes see some fingerprints ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 1:26
2.412 kilograms or 5.317 pounds and with the power adapter and the power cord for a total travel weight of 3.233 kilograms or 7.127 pounds yeah it's a lot to carry around ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 3:00
will collect a lot of fingerprints ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 2:44
I wish the rubber feet on the bottom were more grippy, as I found it easier to slide on my desk compared to other laptops. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 0:47
the plastic grate looking thing on the bottom could feel rough to the touch. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 7:20
you don't get additional RAM slots as a laptop only has two of them and both of them remain in use ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 2:33
in the past HP has had trouble with the hinge ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 3:28
for some people it might look quite Bland ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 8:17
it's made out of plastic, which is okay. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:20
Some hinge bounce ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 6:39
Intel sticker is a little crooked ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 2:38
little wobbly I would have loved the hinges to be tightened up just a little bit more ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 1:34

Cooling (17)

fans are Mighty and loud ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 3:57
loud fans on performance mode ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 15:30
laptop will get hot to the touch ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 4:09
fans get very loud when running in Max performance mode ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 4:34
only found the center of the keyboard the hottest part kind of uncomfortable to touch ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 4:35
fans were quite loud the entire time ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 4:00
thermals/heat management ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 5:14
thermal limitations mean laptop can't maintain peak performance for long ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 10:26
detected a little bit thermal throttling ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 9:38
overheating ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 13:21
55 degrees Celsius in this hot spot ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 9:51
fans can get loud ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 5:22
throttling issues similar to Razer Blade 16 ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 12:46
CPU throttles under sustained load ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 10:55
throttling issues in unleashed and performance modes ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 13:37
around 58 decibels under maximum load when you're playing AAA titles which is pretty typical of a gaming laptop ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 10:11
loud fan noise under heavy load ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:16

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (15)

trackpad click really doesn't sound glass top, plasticky sounding click ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 6:40
keyboard looked kind of like a toy, especially with RGB ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 2:55
would have preferred more travel and maybe a more pronounced pressure press point for some added feedback in games ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 2:56
clicks feel a little bit Hollow ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 3:08
typing on a keyboard without any Gap in between the keys can feel a little bit weird and can be prone to misclicks ▶ The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 @ 2:14
average keyboard feel ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:07
trackpad could be better ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:30
average keyboard and trackpad ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 13:11
trackpad not as precise or smooth as other high-end devices ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 2:34
You can change the colors of the zones, but that’s it, there don’t appear to be any effects. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 2:27
you do miss out on an numpad ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" @ 4:07
trackpad is a little clicky ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 4:42
press between the keyboard and the trackpad. You'll easily activate the click ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 5:19
It's decent for gaming, but not for anyone else. It feels a little cramped. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 4:19
it's not RGB, which might disappoint some ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 1:11

Graphics (10)

5090 on mobile is the same chip as the 5080 on a desktop, and it's also way slower ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 7:32
dlss set to ultra performance looks like a blurry mess ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 10:05
RTX 4070 runs about 20 wats below it's allowed maximum tgp of 140 wats ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 4:41
This is because Nvidia’s voltage limit was being hit. Normally this tends to happen at around 90 to 100 watts, but with the Omen, the RTX 4070 was barely reaching 80 watts. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 8:33
The maximum graphics power is absolutely my number one gripe at 65 watts, which is a huge problem ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 1:58
RTX 4070 only has 8GB of VRAM ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 3:24
not as fast as other 14-inch gaming laptops is obviously gaming because they are holding back that RTX 470 by capping it at 80 Watts ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 6:15
4070 model is not giving you true 470 performance just because of that 80 wat tgp ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 7:53
not the fastest 14-in gaming laptop on the market when it comes to GPU performance ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 5:09
RTX 470 to perform to fullest potential it has to be at least 100 WTS 80 WTS is a little bit on the lower side so you are taking a hit in GPU performance ▶ HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! @ 6:28

Battery Life (Laptops) (10)

almost 5 hours is terrible for everything else ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 14:52
83 W hours out of the battery is pretty big, but also it's not 99.9 W hours, which is what everyone else with this class of laptops normally ships with ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 14:33
lackluster battery life ▶ Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" @ 7:41
large display demands quite a bit more power though ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 6:41
chunky 330W charging brick ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 7:35
somewhat mediocre battery life not too unexpected here ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 14:21
disappointing battery life (2 hours 44 minutes) ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 7:01
short battery life ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 13:18
it's still a gaming laptop, so you don't expect all day endurance. You will get a few hours of general use ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 9:44
the default model is a 70w hour variant ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 0:53

Storage (9)

second SSD is under this heat pipe, not so sick if you need to replace it ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 13:39
1 TB SSD is a little slow by today's standard ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 4:26
1 TB SSD not enough storage at this price point ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 6:36
limited SSD space ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 13:16
For some reason there’s only room for one M.2 SSD, which I don’t think is acceptable for a modern 16” laptop. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 4:17
One TB SSD with one M.2 drive. So, you can only upgrade the boot drive. There's not a secondary upgradeable M.2 slot ▶ 1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 @ 3:06
Only one M.2 slot ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review @ 3:55
only the primary slot supports Gen 4 SSD while the secondary slot only supports gen 3 nvme ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 5:21
you get just one m.2 slot ▶ 🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembl @ 2:52

Value (7)

price just under 4 grand, which is a whole lot of money ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 15:02
getting there did require some compromises for sure ▶ HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! @ 7:04
if you do not need a portable device the desktop will offer better value for gaming ▶ HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! @ 7:47
My main issue is that right now, it’s $200 more expensive compared to Lenovo’s Legion Slim 7, which outperformed it a little in games, cinebench CPU performance, and battery life. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 17:17
premium 3 grand price tag ▶ HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Batte @ 0:13
expensive ▶ Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! @ 7:07
because of the low color accuracy in this price range around I think 1,500 bucks and a 16 in in a 16x9 aspect ratio is not just acceptable. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 4:28

Audio (4)

MacBook embarrasses it in volume and clarity and bass ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 11:48
speakers sound kind of thin ▶ HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 @ 11:12
don't expect a premium audio experience. ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 9:15
it is not ideal ▶ Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review @ 9:35

Software & OS (2)

no matter what I did I couldn’t boot my live CD, it just got stuck here. [Linux] ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 16:23
The Latencymon results weren’t great, but there’s still a known Nvidia bug that may make this worse. ▶ HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? @ 5:21

Security (1)

not IR that means there's no face recognition and there's no bigger print scanner either ▶ HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements @ 7:12

Review sources

Best Budget Gaming Laptop from HP | HP Omen 16 Review by Binosha Tech — 38 pros, 16 cons
Performance Power House ! HP Omen 16 (2024) | i7 14700HX ! by Tech Shack — 37 pros, 10 cons
HP’s FASTEST laptop - HP OMEN MAX 16 by ShortCircuit — 25 pros, 18 cons
HP Omen 16 (2023) REVIEW - Welcome Improvements by Andrew Marc David — 31 pros, 12 cons
Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review (RTX4080, I7, 32GB) - "Louder" Next Gen Speeds Bring Next Gen Pricing by Noisy Pixel — 26 pros, 14 cons
HP Omen Max 16: Full Review with Benchmarks, Thermals, Battery by KitGuruTech — 21 pros, 19 cons
The CLEANEST Gaming Laptop! | HP OMEN Transcend 14 by Created by Ella — 34 pros, 5 cons
HP OMEN 14 - The Most Beautiful 14" Gaming Laptop! by Matthew Moniz — 31 pros, 7 cons
HP Omen 17 2024 - a midrange gaming laptop done right! by NotebookcheckReviews — 22 pros, 15 cons
1 Year Later 💥 HP Omen Transcend 14 by Ben G Kaiser — 24 pros, 11 cons
HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review - Thinner, at What Cost? by Jarrod'sTech — 21 pros, 12 cons
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop - Unboxing This AMD Beast! by WhatGear — 30 pros, 1 cons
HP OMEN Transcend 16" Review by Spencer Tosi — 23 pros, 4 cons
HP Omen Transcend 16 i7 13700HX + RTX 4070 Review: Best 16" Thin And Light Gaming Lapop? by Digit — 20 pros, 4 cons
Gaming on the new OMEN Transcend 16 with my sister — this laptop is next level 🤯 by Jenna Ezarik — 16 pros, 0 cons
🛠️ How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembly and upgrade options by LaptopMedia — 7 pros, 2 cons
I Tested This Powerful Gaming Laptop | Omen 16 powered by AMD Ryzen by Mr Perfect Tech — 6 pros, 0 cons
HP OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop 🔥 Review & Benchmarks! by ShadowGamingPC — 5 pros, 1 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the HP Omen Transcend 16 (2024) worth buying?

Based on 18 independent YouTube reviews, the HP Omen Transcend 16 (2024) scores 3.9/5 with 417 positive and 151 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #23 in the Gaming PCs & Laptops category.

What do reviewers like most about the HP Omen Transcend 16 (2024)?

The most praised aspects are build quality, performance, display — Build Quality (85 mentions), Performance (70 mentions), Display (61 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the HP Omen Transcend 16 (2024)?

Reviewers most frequently criticize display, connectivity — Display (22 mentions), Connectivity (19 mentions).

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