HP Omen 16 (AMD Radeon) review: Reasonably good gaming package

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In the midst of NVIDIA RTX powered mid range gaming laptops, HP comes up with an all-AMD machine that promises to deliver high on performance. Part of HP’s prestigious Omen series, the HP Omen 16 AMD promises great value on paper, and loads of fun in reality. Unlike the multitude of RTX powered graphics cards, HP has gone ahead to offer both an AMD CPU and AMD GPU in the Omen 16 AMD edition.

With prices starting at Rs. 109,999, the Omen 16 AMD relies on the Ryzen 5000 series processors and the Radeon RX 6600M GPU, both of which are highly tempting on paper. Coupled with a sensible design made up for simple materials, and a high refresh rate display, the Omen 16 AMD makes most of its NVIDIA powered competition feel inferior. Wondering how it feels in reality? I used it for two weeks to figure out the answer.

Sticking to the traditional HP design ethos, the Omen 16 AMD looks no different to the company’s Victus range of laptops. And if you know a thing or two about HP laptops, you know these aren’t the most exciting looking laptops to begin with. Compared to the Asus ROG laptops at similar prices, the Omen 16 AMD looks bland in comparison. However, this is a handsome laptop that plays the understatement card, and hence, this won't do the “HEY LOOK, I AM A GAMING LAPTOP, LOOK AT MY LIGHTS AND ALL” thing. The multi-gradient reflective Omen logo is the only exciting bit that breaks the monotony of the lid.

Peep inside and you will appreciate a well-appointed keyboard deck with well-spaced out interiors. The same understated theme goes on here but boot it up and the whole keyboard lights up in RGB colours; none of the fancy ambient lighting strips you get on some laptops at this price. This 2.3Kg laptop has a deck made of metal