This new machine doesn’t just look different on the outside - it’s got new hardware, too.
If you don’t want this precise Omen, there are several alternative specifications.
Checking out the HP Store, we also found the cheapest Omen costs just$919.
Finally, the 1080p display can be found in 60Hz, 144Hz and 300Hz refresh rates.
This laptop looks superb.
There’s a basic 720p webcam without IR functionality and no fingerprint reader option.
The versatility continues on the inside.
It’s not all rosy though - the HP’s chassis does have some problems.
The base is sturdier, but the aluminum still rattles.
The Omen is also a tad chunky.
The body is 25mm thick and that figure rises to nearly 30mm if accounting for the rubber feet.
The full-size cursor keys are welcome, too.
The keyboard has other minor issues.
The rest of HP’s Omen app is basic.
It provides primitive system diagnostic and specification info, three different performance modes and rudimentary game tracking options.
The trackpad is fine.
Happily, G-Sync worked well here, with no ghosting or tearing.
That figure is on the high side, meaning that dark areas don’t have enough depth.
It also creates a contrast ratio of 925:1, which robs colors of a little vibrancy.
The speakers are reasonable - loud and crisp enough to handle gaming and media.
The CPU is paired with 16GB of dual-channel 3,200MHz DDR4, which is easily good enough for everyday work.
There’s a 1TB Samsung PM981 SSD that offers solid read and write speeds of 3,617MB/s and 2,843MB/s.
Connectivity is handled by dual-band WiFi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet.
The HP deploys GTX 1660 Ti (80W) graphics with 6GB of GDDR6 memory.
It’s got base and boost clocks of 1,455MHz and 1,590MHz.
There’s no disputing the performance on offer from AMD’s latest processors, especially in multi-threaded workloads.
The former figure is about level with Intel’s chip, while the latter is around 1,000 points better.
If you need a laptop for tougher workloads, AMD’s chips are far better right now.
Thefull suite of benchmarksis available in our Ryzen 7 4800H review.
The GTX 1660 Ti is a solid GPU for 1080p gaming.
Playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider with high controls, the HP returned an average frame rate of 81fps.
It’s an even closer situation between the GTX 1660 Ti and the RTX 2060 Max-Q.
The two configurations are closely matched, with the GTX 1660 Ti creeping ahead in the majority of games.
The Omen’s thermal performance is reasonable.
When running less-demanding tasks the laptop sat at around 41db.
When gaming the internal temperatures were fine, with the GPU and CPU peaking at 69 and 81 degrees.
On the battery life front, the HP Omen is decent but not great.
You’ve got enough power here to handle gaming on your commute, but cutting it close.
It undoubtedly looks the part and it has good versatility inside and out thanks to solid connectivity and ports.
The keyboard is too soft and has a couple of layout issues, and battery life is only okay.
