HP Omen 16 Intel review: No-nonsense gaming machine
HP is having a good year when it comes to laptops. Their latest launches this year, such as the HP Pavilion Plus and the HP Spectre x360 2022 edition have received positive feedback. Even the first HP Omen laptop of the year, the HP Omen 16 AMD edition, received a handsome review from us (which you should check if you are not a fan of Intel). However, a positive lineup so far also means that the expectations are high and the pressure is on for the HP Omen 16 Intel edition to deliver.
Since it's a gaming laptop, first looks can often be deceiving and that is definitely the case with the HP Omen 16. The out-of-the-box appearance is quite generic, which while consistent with all the Omen laptops in the past, does not inspire confidence. It lacked the flair of ASUS ROG, MSI or Acer Nitro laptops. But nonetheless, I was cautiously optimistic.
It is when you take a look at the specifications that you truly get intrigued with this gaming machine. It is not a top-end gaming laptop. But for a mid-range option, it has some impressive features. It comes with the 12th gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, a 1920x1080 display with 144Hz refresh rate and a big 83 Whr battery. And all of that at the price of Rs. 149,999. It's a good deal, at least on paper.
As we always say, the real life experience is what matters the most. And with that, I dove into the Omen 16 and this is what I found out after using it for about two weeks. Let's get down to the brass tacks.
The laptop has a minimalist design on top. It has a soft plastic build with a reflective gradient Omen logo in the center. The laptop is only available in a single matte black color and it lacks any design, engraving or fancy LED lights on top. While I was not a
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