HP Omen 16 (2021 Intel) review
HP Omen 16 (2021 Intel) — from 2021, 2.3 kg, performance 73.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 16.1" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 11400H , Intel Core i7 11800H |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Battery | 70 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Omen 16 (2021, Intel)
The 2021 Omen 16 is the bigger-screen member of this batch's $590 Omen vintage: a Core i5 11400H, an RTX 3050 with 4GB of VRAM and 32GB of RAM. Five years on, the sheet reads as a solid mid-gaming machine with one clear highlight.
Where it holds up
With no stated strength in the deltas, the absolute sheet leads: photo design at 92 is top-tier, the strongest reading here. Light office work at 84.85 sits high, gaming at 74 joins the high band, and overall performance at 72.78 does the same. Value at 81.95 is the number that sells the machine — high-band, and bettered in this batch only by a handful of sheets, none of them gaming machines at this price. The graphics score of 78.49 lands exactly on the gaming-class median, and the 2.3kg weight reads typical for the class. Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege clear their recommended bars.
Where it falls short
Memory stops at 32GB against the gaming-class median of 64 — the stated weakness, a 50% gap. Portability at 26.8 is low-band, mobility is not a highlight, and the creative axes sit mid-tier: modeling and engineering CAD at 59 each. The 13.44% annual depreciation curve is mid-pack for the batch.
Price and depreciation
At $590 with 13.44% annual decay, the two-year projection lands near $440 — the same flat maturity curve as the other 2021 Omen machines in this batch.
Alternatives to consider
The 2021 Omen 15 twins in this batch match the $590 price: the Intel one carries a stronger photo score of 96 but weaker reliability, the AMD one a stronger value reading. This 16-inch sheet is the balance point of the three — the best value score among them.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. Top-tier photo work, class-median graphics, high-band value at $590 and a 16-inch screen — the honest costs are the 32GB ceiling and desk-first portability.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
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graphics performance is in line with typical gaming class (high tier).
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weight is in line with typical gaming class (standard).
below class average
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Omen 16 (2021 Intel): verdict
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