HP Omen 16 (2023)

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HP Omen 16 (2023)
ManufacturerHP
Product familyOmen
Release dateJanuary 2023;
3 years ago (2023-01)
Introductory priceUSD 1149.99 to 2819.99
DiscontinuedYes
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
CPUUp to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Up to Intel Core i9-13900HX
Memory16-32GB DDR5 4800-5600 MHz
Memory slots2 user-accessible
Storage512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Storage slots2 user-accessible
DisplayScreen size: 16.1 inch
Panel type: IPS
Coating: Matte (anti-glare)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440
Refresh rate: 144 Hz, 165 Hz or 240 Hz
Brightness: 300 Nits
sRGB: 99 %
Adobe RGB: 78 %
P3: 79 %
Screen-to-body ratio:
GraphicsNvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 120-140 W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 120-140 W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 120-140 W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop 12 GB GDDR6 145 W
Sound2 x stereo speakers by Bang & Olufsen
CameraFront: 1080p with privacy shutter
TouchpadPlastic, 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) x 8 centimetres (3.1 in)
ConnectivityRealtek 8852CE WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
2 x USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-A)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x Ethernet
1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
DimensionsW: 14.5 inches (37 cm)
D: 10.2 inches (26 cm)
H: 0.93 inches (2.4 cm)
Mass5.2 pounds (2.4 kg)
Power brick230W or 280W AC adapter
Battery83 Wh Li-Polymer
KeyboardPer-key RGB backlit, four-zone RGB backlit, or single-zone white backlit
ChassisColor: Matte black
Materials: Plastic
Cooling: Two big fans and three copper heat pipes
Number padNo
Fingerprint readerNo
Facial recognitionNo
SuccessorHP Omen 16 (2024)
WebsiteHP

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The HP Omen 16 (2023) is a gaming laptop designed to deliver high performance for gaming and productivity tasks. It features configurations with AMD Ryzen up to 9 7940HS Processor and Core Intel up to i9-13900HX processors, paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070, or 4080 GPUs[1]. The laptop is available in various configurations and has been discontinued.

Primary Hardware

Processor

The HP Omen 16 (2023) can be configured with the following processors:

  • AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and a max boost clock of 5.1 GHz.
  • Intel Core i7-13700HX with 16 cores (8 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores) and 24 threads, 30 MB L3 cache, and a max boost clock of 5.0 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS delivers consistent performance, with a maximum clock of 5.1 GHz and 8 cores capable of handling 16 threads. It performs well in benchmarks, placing it in the middle of the field compared to competitors, and is praised for its stable performance during extended use.[2]

The Intel Core i7-13700HX is a fast performer by any objective measure, efficient in both general-purpose and specialized media tasks. It features eight Performance cores, eight Efficient cores, and 24 threads. In head-to-head matchups, it's generally quicker than the Legion Pro 5 and falls behind the Core i9-equipped Legion Pro 7i. The performance is particularly notable in productivity and content-creation workflows.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R23:
    • Ryzen 7 7840HS: 16188 pts (multi-core)[2]
    • i7-13700HX: 1950 pts (single-core), 19638 pts (multi-core)[4]
  • Geekbench 5:
    • i7-13700HX: 1845 pts (single-core), 14464 pts (multi-core)[4]
  • Geekbench 6:
    • i7-13700HX: 2519 pts (single-core), 14119 pts (multi-core)[4]

Graphics

The HP Omen 16 (2023) can be configured with the following discrete GPUs:


The Nvidia Geforce RTX 4050 is a nice mid-range laptop GPU to game and use some creative applications.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 delivers good gaming performance, generally outperforming competitors in most games except for F1 2022, where it performed slightly worse. The performance is solid for gaming and creative applications.[5]

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 performs well in synthetic benchmarks and gaming scenarios, providing a solid experience for Full HD gaming. It has a TDP of 140 W, allowing it to deliver high performance without significant throttling.[2]


Due to Nvidia limitations, the 4050, 4060 and 4070 discrete GPUs can rarely use more than 100W of power. So a 120W discrete GPU is comparable with a 140W one.[6]

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 performs exceptionally well, handling modern games at high settings without issues, providing smooth frame rates and stunning visuals. The GPU is tuned to 145 watts TGP, which is a key factor in GPU performance.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Time Spy:
    • RTX 4070: 11726 pts[2]
    • RTX 4080: 16835 pts[7]
  • 3DMark Fire Strike:
    • RTX 4070: 27559 pts[2]
    • RTX 4080: 32191 pts[7]
  • 3DMark Night Raid:
    • RTX 4080: 40848 pts[7]

Memory

The HP Omen 16 (2023) can be configured with the following memory options:

  • 16 GB DDR5 (2 x 8 GB)
  • 32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16 GB)

The frequency of the RAM depends the cpu used. It can be :

  • DDR5-4800 MHz
  • DDR5-5600 MHz

The RAM supports high-performance gaming and multitasking effectively, allowing for seamless operation during demanding tasks. The dual-channel configuration enhances performance in memory-intensive applications.[4][2]

Benchmarks:

  • AIDA64 Memory Copy: 66323 MB/s[2]
  • AIDA64 Memory Read: 61147 MB/s[2]
  • AIDA64 Memory Write: 62231 MB/s[2]

Storage

The HP Omen 16 (2023) can be configured with the following storage options:

  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The SSD provides fast read and write speeds, enhancing overall system performance and reducing load times for games and applications. However, there is only one drive slot available for upgrades, which is a limitation compared to other gaming laptops that typically offer at least two slots.[5][4]

Benchmarks:

  • CrystalDiskMark:
    • Read Seq: 7051 MB/s[7]
    • Write Seq: 5877 MB/s[7]
  • AS SSD Score Total: 10477 Points[7]

Co-processors

The HP Omen 16 (2023) does not include any dedicated co-processors.

Input Devices

Keyboard

The HP Omen 16 (2023) features a full-size keyboard with customizable per-key RGB backlighting, four-zone RGB backlighting, or single-zone white backlighting. The keys feel great for gaming, with no rollover issues, allowing multiple key presses to register simultaneously. The keyboard features a macro key area, but the placement of the delete key is inconvenient for left-handed users, as it is located near the power button.[5][3]

The typing experience is pleasant overall, with decent key travel and a satisfying bounce. The keys are slightly smaller than typical, particularly with short caps lock and enter keys.[8]

Touchpad

The HP Omen 16 (2023) comes with a plastic touchpad that measures 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) x 8 centimetres (3.1 in). The touchpad is accurate enough for general use, but it is made of plastic, which may not feel as premium. The sticker placement on the touchpad is poorly executed, leading to a messy appearance.[5][8]

The touchpad's click feel was not satisfactory, which detracted from the overall experience.[8]

Webcam

The HP Omen 16 (2023) features a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter. The webcam provides decent quality for video calls and streaming, making it suitable for remote work and online meetings. The webcam is a vast improvement over last year's model, accurately capturing colors and details in challenging lighting.[5][8]

Microphone

The HP Omen 16 (2023) comes with an integrated microphone. The microphone performs well for gaming and video calls, providing clear audio for communication.[4]

Output Devices

Display

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is available with the following display options:

  • 16.1-inch, 1920 x 1080, 144 Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
  • 16.1-inch, 1920 x 1080, 165 Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
  • 16.1-inch, 2560 x 1440, 240 Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits

The display offers vibrant colors and a high refresh rate, ideal for gaming. The anti-glare finish helps reduce reflections in bright environments. However, the lack of HDR is concerning.[5][4]

Benchmarks:

  • Color gamut coverage: 100% sRGB, 78% AdobeRGB, 79% P3[4]
  • Maximum brightness: 354 cd/m²[2]
  • Average brightness: 338.2 cd/m²[2]
  • Contrast: 1000:1[2]
  • Color accuracy (ΔE): 3.29[2]
  • Response time: 7ms

Audio

The HP Omen 16 (2023) features two bottom-firing speakers by Bang & Olufsen. The speakers deliver good sound quality, enhancing the gaming experience with clear audio and immersive sound effects. However, the sound quality is clear but lacks bass, and distortion occurs at the loudest volumes.[5][8]

Connectivity

WiFi

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is equipped with a Realtek 8852CE Wi-Fi 6E module. The Wi-Fi performance is solid, supporting modern connectivity standards and providing good speeds for online gaming and streaming.[2]

Benchmarks:

  • iperf3 transmit: 1545 MBit/s[7]
  • iperf3 receive: 1557 MBit/s[7]

Bluetooth

The HP Omen 16 (2023) comes with Bluetooth 5.3.[2]

SD Card Reader

The HP Omen 16 (2023) does not include an SD card reader.[2]

USB

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is equipped with the following USB ports:

  • 2 x USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) - (Select models)

The port selection is robust, catering to various connectivity needs, including high-speed data transfer and external display support.[2][8]

Display Outputs

The HP Omen 16 (2023) comes with the following display outputs:

  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
  • 2 x DisplayPort

The display outputs support high-resolution external displays, making it suitable for gaming on larger screens or multi-monitor setups.[2][8]

Case

The HP Omen 16 (2023) features a matte black plastic chassis. The design is clean and classy, but the plastic material feels less premium compared to aluminum competitors. The laptop's build quality is decent, but it may not withstand heavy wear and tear as well as more premium models.[5][3]

The chassis is sturdy with good build quality, although it is slightly larger than the previous model. The extended rear design enhances airflow and cooling efficiency.[7]

Maintenance

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is relatively easy to open for upgrades, allowing users to access the RAM and storage. Also, opening the bottom panel will not void the warranty of the laptop. The bottom panel is secured by six screws for easy access, allowing users to perform upgrades and maintenance without difficulty.[7]

Upgradeable components:

  • 2 x M.2 PCIe4 x4 SSD slots
  • 2 x SODIMM slots
  • Networking card

Cooling System

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is equipped with two big fans and three copper heat pipes. The cooling system effectively manages temperatures, keeping CPU temps below 80 degrees Celsius under load, which is beneficial for maintaining performance during extended gaming sessions.[5][2]

Fans

The laptop come with fan(s) that can go up to 6000 rpm. They also have excellent air throw.

Heat

The laptop maintains lower temperatures compared to competitors, which may enhance longevity. The Omen 16 is more conservative with CPU temperatures, which helps in maintaining performance over time.[5]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum temperature: 57 °C (~135 °F)[2]

Noise

The HP Omen 16 (2023) can get quite noisy under load, especially in performance mode, where fan noise can reach over 57 dB(A). In balanced mode, the noise level is significantly reduced to around 44 dB(A). The fans are loud, especially in Performance mode, which can be distracting during use.[7][8]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: 29.6 dB(A)[7]
  • Load: 58.3 dB(A)[7]

Energy Management

Power Consumption

The HP Omen 16 (2023) ships with either a 230W or 280W AC adapter. The power consumption is moderate for a gaming laptop, with idle consumption ranging from 9 to 20 watts. The laptop shows improved power efficiency compared to previous models, with lower consumption during gaming.[7]

Benchmarks:

  • Idle: 21.8 W[7]
  • Load: 115.5 W[7]

Battery Life

The HP Omen 16 (2023) comes with an 83 Wh Li-Polymer battery. The battery life is decent for a gaming laptop, lasting around 5 hours and 44 minutes during web surfing, which is a useful value for gaming laptops. Charging from empty to full capacity takes about 90 minutes with the included barrel AC adapter.[7]

Benchmarks:

  • WiFi Websurfing: 5h 07min[7]
  • Load: 1h 08min[7]

Biometrics

The HP Omen 16 (2023) does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.

Software

Preinstalled Software

Omen Gaming Hub

The Omen Gaming Hub serves as the primary control center in the HP Omen 16 (2023). It allows users to customize settings for performance and lighting, manage system usage, and access game-related features.[8]

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop also comes with other software like HP Smart and HP Support Assistant, providing tools for system management and optimization. However, there is a significant amount of bloatware that users may want to uninstall.[8]

Linux Support

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is primarily designed for Windows, and there is limited information on Linux support.

Accessories & Warranty

The HP Omen 16 (2023) comes with a 230W or 280W AC adapter and paperwork. There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[2]

Community Reception

Overall Sentiment

The HP Omen 16 (2023) is considered a good performer for its price, offering high CPU and GPU performance relative to competitors. It is suitable for gamers looking for a high-performance gaming laptop without breaking the bank. The laptop also comes with a decent screen for gaming and is highly upgradeable. The primary downsides are the poor battery life, large size, and weight, which make it less suitable for portable use.[5][2][7][8] Problems Summary[5][2][7][8] [9]

  • Plastic chassis feels less premium compared to aluminum competitors.
  • Display quality is a significant drawback with low color accuracy.
  • Only one drive slot available for storage upgrades.
  • Black-Screen issues affecting a small portion of models (16-wf0xxx / 16-wf1xxx / 16-xf0xxx series), possibly due to bad hall sensor placement.
  • No SD card reader.
  • Loud fan noise in performance mode.
  • Below average battery life.
  • Heavy and large size.

Links

References

  1. ↑ "HP US - Official store". HP.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 "HP Omen 16 laptop review: A good choice for gamers even with Zen 4". NotebookCheck.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "HP Omen 16 (2023) Review". PCMag.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 "HP Omen 16 (2023) Review". XDA Developers.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 "HP Omen 16 (2023) Review". Matthew Moniz.
  6. ↑ "High Power RTX 4050 / 4060 / 4070 Laptops Are a Waste 💸". Youtube - Jarrod'sTech.
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 "HP Omen 16 (2023) Review". NotebookCheck.
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 "HP Omen 16 (2023) Review". Tom's Hardware.
  9. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/HPOmen/comments/18jdlyr/hp_omen_16_random_black_screen_issue/
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