The HP OMEN 16 (2022) is a high-end gaming laptop. It replaces the HP OMEN 16 from 2021. This 2022 model has the same design as its predecessor, as it's mainly a spec upgrade to Intel 12th Gen CPUs, DDR5 4800MHz memory, and the addition of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU option. There are multiple display options, including two FHD 60Hz, two 1080p 144Hz, and a QHD 165Hz panel. It has Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity, a 720p webcam, and an 83Wh battery. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, an HDMI 2.0, a Mini DisplayPort 1.4, an Ethernet, a full-size SD card reader, and a headphone jack.
You can see our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The HP OMEN 16 is decent for school use. It feels well-built, and while it's on the heavy side, it's still reasonably portable as it isn't overly bulky. The 16-inch display provides plenty of space for multitasking, the keyboard feels comfortable to type on, and the touchpad is large and responsive. Its Intel CPU and NVIDIA discrete GPU are powerful enough to handle nearly every type of workload, making it suitable for students in fields like graphic design. The main downside is its short battery life, which lasts only around seven hours of light use.
- Reasonably portable as laptop isn't overly bulky.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Screen provides plenty of space for multitasking.
- Handles nearly every type of workloads.
- Short battery life.
- Screen doesn't get bright enough to overcome intense glare.
- Laptop is heavy.
The HP OMEN 16 has a wide range of display and GPU options, so the gaming experience will depend on which configuration you get. Its keyboard is comfortable for long gaming sessions, and there are plenty of ports for your peripherals and external displays. It doesn't get hot or loud under load, but there's some thermal throttling on the CPU. Its serviceability is excellent, as you can easily access the internals to upgrade the memory and storage.
- Faster 144Hz and 165Hz displays available.
- Wide port selection includes HDMI and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports.
- Available with powerful RTX GPUs, up to an RTX 3070 Ti.
- User-replaceable memory and storage.
- Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- Entry-level display option is only 60Hz with no VRR support.
- No MUX switch.
- GTX 1650 can only reach 60 fps at low settings.
- CPU throttles under load.
The HP OMEN 16 is okay for media consumption. It's relatively thin and compact for a 16-inch laptop; however, it's heavy, and its battery lasts only around three hours of video playback, meaning you'll need to carry the charger. The displays with 45% NTSC coverage look a bit dim and washed out, so it's best to go with the 100% sRGB panels for the best viewing experience. They're all IPS panels, which aren't ideal for dark room viewing. The speakers sound clear and get very loud, but they don't have much bass.
- Reasonably portable as laptop isn't overly bulky.
- Loud speakers.
- Large screen.
- Multiple 1080p or 1440p display options.
- Short battery life.
- Blacks look gray in dark settings.
- Screen doesn't get bright enough to overcome intense glare.
- Laptop is heavy.
The HP OMEN 16 is excellent for use as a workstation. It's available with powerful Intel 12th Gen CPUs and discrete NVIDIA GPUs, providing more than enough processing horsepower to handle demanding workloads like video editing and 3D graphics. It has a comfortable keyboard, plenty of ports, and a user-upgradeable memory and storage drive. It doesn't get hot or loud under load, although the CPU throttles a bit. Unfortunately, none of the available displays are suitable for content creators working in wider color spaces like Adobe RGB or DCI P3.
- Wide port selection includes HDMI and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports.
- Handles nearly every type of workloads.
- Fast PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
- User-replaceable memory and storage.
- Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- No wide gamut display option.
- CPU throttles under load.
The HP OMEN 16 is good for business use. It's a well-built and reasonably portable laptop; however, you'll need to carry the charger because the battery doesn't last long enough to get you through a typical eight-hour workday. It has a 16-inch display that's great for multitasking, a keyboard that feels comfortable to type on, and a large and responsive touchpad. There are plenty of ports for peripherals and external displays, including an HDMI and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 port. Its Intel 12th Gen CPU is powerful enough to handle everyday tasks like text formatting, spreadsheets, and presentations, and thanks to its NVIDIA discrete graphics, you can even do some photo and video editing for your business. The webcam is decent; it captures a detailed but underexposed image, and the microphone sounds muffled with some background noise.
- Reasonably portable as laptop isn't overly bulky.
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad.
- Screen provides plenty of space for multitasking.
- Handles nearly every type of workloads.
- Short battery life.
- Screen doesn't get bright enough to overcome intense glare.
- Laptop is heavy.
Changelog
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Updated Jun 04, 2025:
Added mention of the HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) as an alternative with NVIDIA 50-series GPUs in the GPU section.
- Updated Apr 18, 2024: Added mention of the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) as an alternative with a higher refresh display in the Refresh Rate section.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2.
- Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the HP OMEN 16 (model 16t-b100) with an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 discrete GPU, 8GB of memory, and 512GB of storage. The screen, CPU, GPU, memory, and storage are configurable; you can see the available options in the table below.
Note: Our review applies only to the 16t-b100 model released at the beginning of 2022, not to be confused with the HP OMEN 16 announced in May of 2022 (16t-k000 series), which has a different design, cooling system, and higher-end configuration options. There are also models with AMD Ryzen 6000 CPUs and AMD Radeon discrete graphics; however, we consider them separate models.
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Popular Laptop Comparisons
The HP OMEN 16 is among the best 16-inch gaming laptops on the market, offering good performance in a relatively thin chassis. However, it doesn't have a wide gamut display option, making it less ideal for content creators. It also lacks a MUX switch, which means it won't perform as well as other similarly-specced laptops with one, as all information processed by the discrete GPU needs to pass through the integrated graphics, resulting in a performance loss.
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The HP OMEN 16 (2022) is better than the HP Victus 16 (2021). The OMEN 16 is a more premium laptop that offers a better user experience with better thermals, quieter fans, and a more compact chassis for better portability. It also has newer Intel 12th Gen CPUs and more powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and 3070 Ti GPU options.
The HP OMEN 16 (2022) and the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021) are both gaming laptops with many similar NVIDIA discrete GPU options; however, the HP uses Intel 12th Gen CPUs, while the Lenovo has AMD Ryzen 5000-series. The HP is more portable and offers a better user experience as it doesn't get as hot or loud under load. The performance will depend on which configuration you get, though the Lenovo laptop has an advantage due to the presence of a MUX switch, which the HP lacks.
The HP OMEN 16 (2022) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) are very different gaming laptops. The HP is a 16-inch device with Intel 12th Gen and NVIDIA GPUs, while the ASUS is a 14-inch device with AMD CPUs and GPUs. The ASUS is more portable, but its smaller chassis comes at a cost as it gets hotter and louder under load. The HP has more display options, including a 1440p panel with a higher refresh rate than the ASUS; however, the ASUS laptop's display gets brighter and supports a wide color gamut with full DCI P3 coverage, making it more suitable for content creators.
The HP OMEN 16 (2022) is better than the HP Victus 15 (2022). The OMEN is a higher-end device with better display and GPU configuration options, like a QHD 165Hz panel and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3070, and 3070 Ti GPUs. The OMEN also has better speakers and a more responsive touchpad. Ports-wise, the OMEN has a wider selection, including a USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support; however, its HDMI is limited to HDMI 2.0, whereas the Victus supports HDMI 2.1. The OMEN doesn't get as hot or loud as the Victus, but it does lose more performance under load.
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