HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
The HyperX OMEN 16 gaming laptop is widely praised for its powerful performance, especially the RTX 5060 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, which handle demanding games smoothly. Users love the mechanical-feel keyboard, effective cooling, and the OMEN Gaming Hub software. However, common criticisms include a cramped keyboard layout causing typos, mediocre display quality (IPS not OLED), and high CPU temperatures under load. Overall, it's seen as an excellent value for budget-conscious gamers who prioritize performance over premium features.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 5060 GPU performance
- Responsive Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU
- Mechanical-feel keyboard with RGB
- Effective cooling system
- Excellent OMEN Gaming Hub software
Cons
- Cramped keyboard layout causing typos
- Mediocre IPS display quality (not OLED)
- High CPU temperatures under load
- Bloatware and ads in OMEN software
- Limited VRAM on discrete GPU
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | DisplayPort 1.4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.44 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 70 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
HyperX OMEN 16" 16-am2013dx Shadow Black 2026 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.
