HP OMEN 16" HP 2025, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

The HP Omen 16 Slim delivers strong CPU and GPU performance for around $1,200, with a bright 165Hz display and fast storage. But the 4GB VRAM on the RTX 5060 is a real bottleneck for modern games, and it's heavy for a "Slim" laptop. Worth buying if you play esports or older titles and want max performance per dollar.

The Core Ultra 7 255H sits in the 85th percentile for CPUs, which means it's a standout for multitasking and CPU-heavy work. The RTX 5060 lands at the 83rd percentile for GPUs, so it's one of the better mobile graphics chips out there. But that 4GB of VRAM is going to choke on high-res textures in newer titles. The 16GB of DDR5 RAM is solid but middle of the pack, and the 1TB NVMe SSD is well above average for storage. The 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS panel with 165Hz refresh and 400 nits brightness is a strong screen, hitting the 80th percentile. For gaming, we score it 77.8 out of 100, and for creators it's 76.7. Developers will find it less exciting at 69.8.

Against the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, the Omen 16 Slim is heavier and less portable, but it has a bigger screen and often a lower price. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 will outclass it in raw GPU power and build quality, but you'll pay more. The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro crushes it for battery life and creator workflows, but it's in a completely different price bracket and can't game as well. The MSI Prestige and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro are thinner and lighter, but they don't have the gaming chops. If portability matters, skip the Omen. If raw gaming value per dollar is your thing, this is a strong contender.

At $1,209 to $1,300, this is a competitive price for a laptop with an RTX 5060 and a Core Ultra 7 255H. You're getting a lot of raw performance per dollar. But the 4GB VRAM ceiling means you're not really buying a future-proof gaming rig. If you play esports titles or older games, this is a great deal. If you want to crank Cyberpunk 2077 to ultra, you'll hit a wall fast.

The HP Omen 16 Slim is a gaming laptop that punches above its weight class in the specs department. You get a Core Ultra 7 255H, an RTX 5060, 16GB of DDR5, and a 165Hz display for around $1,200 to $1,300. That's a lot of hardware for the money.

But it's not all sunshine. The 4GB of VRAM on that RTX 5060 is a real limitation for modern games, and this thing is heavy at 2.72kg. The "Slim" in the name is doing some heavy lifting.

Skip this if you need a truly portable machine. At 2.72kg and with a 16-inch footprint, it's a desk-bound gaming laptop, not a travel companion. Also skip it if you want to play the newest AAA games at high settings for years to come. The 4GB VRAM is already a limitation, and it will only get worse. If battery life is a priority, look elsewhere, since HP doesn't even publish the battery specs here, which is never a great sign.

Buy this if you want a big, fast, affordable gaming laptop and you don't mind lugging around 2.72kg. It's great for esports, older AAA titles, and creative work that doesn't need more than 4GB of VRAM. If you're a serious gamer who wants to play the newest releases at high settings for the next few years, look for something with at least 8GB of VRAM.