HP Omen 16 (16.1-Inch, 2021)

Slim, relatively portable build for a 16-inch laptop ; Midrange gaming performance at a reasonable price ; Wide selection of ports including Ethernet

All-AMD configuration outpaced by Intel- and Nvidia-based competitors ; Unimpressive 144Hz refresh rate and full HD resolution ; Mediocre battery life

The HP Omen 16 is a fine gaming laptop without any major flaws, but you can find superior performers in the same price range.

Sturdy, relatively slim build quality ; Decent performance ; Larger 16.1-inch screen with 144Hz refresh rate ; Plenty of ports including two USB Type-C ; HDMI 2.1 support ; A few configurations to choose from ; OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology offers...

720p webcam ; Speakers need more oomph ; Slower response rate on FHD model

Personally, I like the style of the HP OMEN 16. Performance is decent as well, and if you want even better performance, there are other processor and graphics card options available as well. Even though this configuration just missed the Highly Rated...

Decently solid build ; Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio of 1580:1 (CMN162E) ; PWM-free (CMN162E) ; 2x SODIMMs ; Comfortable input devices ; 4x USB ports ; Good battery life given the powerful hardware (10+ hours of videos) ; The Omen Gaming...

Just one M.2 slot ; The CPU clocks under max load are just meh ; Noisy fans during gaming in “Performance” mode ; All ports are rated at 5 Gbps ; Only 1080p display options ; Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (CMN162E)

Extremely functional ; Fantastic display ; Powerful performance

Screen wobbles ; Average battery ; Some heating

Great connectivity and features ; Solid 1080p gaming performance ; Excellent AMD processor ; High-quality, high-resolution screen

AMD graphics can’t compete with Nvidia ; Mediocre build quality ; Keyboard and trackpad disappoint

The HP Omen 16 is a capable and affordable machine for mainstream gaming and work, thanks to its solid all-AMD internals and great screen. However, its GPU is outpaced by Nvidia’s offerings and other machines offer better build quality and ergonomics....

1440p screen with solid colour ; Good performance for 1080p gaming ; Confidently reserved design

RGB keyboard backlight is a little weak ; Radeon RX6600M lacks a few neat advanced features ; Noticeable display backlight bleed in our review sample

A more mature kind of gaming laptop, perfect for those who like to play games but would never wear a Fortnite hoodie out of the house. It is well-specced for 1080p play, although some of you might want to consider the step-up Nvidia RTX 3060 version...