HP’s new Omen 16 gaming laptops are faster and more feature-laden than ever
What you need to know
- HP today announced a 2022 refresh to its HP Omen 16 gaming laptops available with Intel and AMD CPUs.
- The Omen 16 is available with up to an Intel Core i9-12900H or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU, as well as up to an NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU or AMD Radeon RX 6650M GPU.
- A revamped cooling system contributes to up to a 36% jump in CPU performance compared to 2021 Omen 16 models.
- These laptops are expected in Summer 2022 with a starting price of about $1,200.
HP has unveiled its refreshed Omen 16 gaming laptop lineup for 2022. HP says these laptops are suited for “rookie gamers and veterans alike,” with new performance hardware, an upgraded cooling system, 16-inch high-res display options, and some extra features that make using these laptops as enjoyable as possible. The Omen 15 is already one of our picks for best gaming laptop, but HP has turned everything up for the Omen 16.
Focusing first on performance hardware, HP offers both Intel and AMD processor options. On the Intel side, you can get up to a 12th Gen Core i9-12900H while the Ryzen 9 6900HX is the top AMD option. HP’s Omen Dynamic Power, built into the onboard Omen Gaming Hub app, balances CPU and GPU power to ensure you get steady performance without throttling. HP says its reworked cooling system — with a new fifth heat pipe and fourth exhaust vent — has boosted CPU performance by 36% compared to the 2021 Omen models. The new PCs also run 5% quieter and have a 14% cooler SSD temperature. HP supplied a handy chart that lays out some of the key differences between the Omen 16 2021 and 2022 models.
Source: HP
Here’s a look at the specifications as provided by HP.
Category | HP Omen 16 (Intel) | HP Omen 16 (AMD) |
---|---|---|
OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H Core i9-12900H |
AMD Ryzen 6000 Ryzen 7 6800H Ryzen 9 6900HX |
RAM | 16GB, 32GB DDR5-480MHz Dual-channel |
16GB, 32GB DDR5-480MHz Dual-channel |
Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop RTX 3050 Ti Laptop RTX 3060 RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
AMD Radeon RX 6650M Up to NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD Two M.2 slots |
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD Two M.2 slots |
Display | 16.1 inches 16:9 aspect ratio 1920×1080 (FHD) 60Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits 1920×1080 (FHD) 144Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 250/300 nits 2560×1440 (QHD) 65Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, G-Sync, 100% sRGB |
16.1 inches 16:9 aspect ratio 1920×1080 (FHD) 60Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits 1920×1080 (FHD) 144Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 250/300 nits 2560×1440 (QHD) 65Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, G-Sync, 100% sRGB |
Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4 Three USB-A (5Gbps) RJ45 Ethernet HDMI 2.1 3.5mm audio |
Two USB-C (10Gbps) Three USB-A (5Gbps) RJ45 Ethernet HDMI 2.1 3.5mm audio |
Audio | DTS:X Ultra Dual speakers Bang & Olufsen |
DTS:X Ultra Dual speakers Bang & Olufsen |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth |
Camera | Front-facing 720p Temporal noise reduction |
Front-facing 720p Temporal noise reduction |
Keyboard | One-zone RGB Four-zone RGB Per-key RGB |
One-zone RGB Four-zone RGB Per-key RGB |
Battery | 70Wh | 70Wh |
Dimensions | 14.53 x 9.76 x 0.89 inches (369mm x 248mm x 22.6mm) |
14.53 x 9.76 x 0.91 inches (369mm x 248mm x 23.1mm) |
Weight | 5.29 pounds (2.39kg) | 5.33 pounds (2.41kg) |
Color | Ceramic White Shadow Black |
Mica Silver |
Availability | Summer 2022 | Summer 2022 |
Price | From $1,200 | From $1,200 |
The Intel version of the Omen 16 for 2022 is available in a new Ceramic White color, as well as the more traditional Shadow Black. The AMD version comes in a Mica Silver color. You can expect these laptops to launch in the Summer of 2022, with a starting price of about $1,200.
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