HP OMEN 17.3" Shadow Black 2025

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q3 202675/1004.3★4 reviews

   Buyers praised the sturdy build, excellent screen, and gaming performance, but noted occasional game crashes and muffled sound.

   • 👍Sturdy build, excellent screen, and smooth gaming performance.
   • 🤔Some games crash more often, impacting the experience.
   • 👎Sound is muffled and volume can't be increased enough.
   • 👍Great for music and chat rooms with cams.
2. Q1 202667/1003.8★6 reviews

   Buyers praised graphics, speed, and battery life, but one reported connectivity issues and another criticized the keyboard.

   • 👍Fast performance and excellent graphics for gaming.
   • 👍Long battery life and quick boot times.
   • 👎Keyboard not suitable for gaming.
   • 👎One user could not connect to internet and found no support.
3. Q4 202533/1002.8★6 reviews

   Buyers reported early hardware failures (USB port, WiFi card) and poor support experiences, though some found the laptop good for work and play.

   • 👎USB port adapter failed within weeks; support calls transferred multiple times, repair took 8-10 days.
   • 👎Realtek 8852BE-VT WiFi card has severe latency issues, making gaming impossible.
   • 👎First unit defective; replacement delayed over two weeks after return.
   • 👍Good condition and good price-to-performance value for work and play.
4. Q3 202550/1003.2★5 reviews

   Buyers praised performance and value but reported Windows setup bugs, poor speakers, wireless display issues, and GPU limitations for high-end gaming.

   • 👎Windows setup bugs caused crashes; some required paid expert help.
   • 👎Speakers are muffled and quiet, directed downward for gamers.
   • 👎Wireless display to TV has delay and pixelation; HDMI not stellar.
   • 🤔RTX 5070 can't handle ultra settings at 1440p in MSFS 2024.

Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.