If you’re seeking a gaming experience on a sleek laptop, the HP Omen 16 Slim should grab your attention. This model is part of the Omen series and is designed to prioritize portability without sacrificing performance. At just 0.79 inches (20mm) at its thinnest point, it stands out as one of the slimmest options in HP’s gaming lineup. The Omen 16 Slim features a 16-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600, a refresh rate of 240Hz, and a rapid 3ms response time, catering perfectly to smooth gameplay.
Under the hood, you’ll find Intel’s Arrow Lake processors, from the Core Ultra 5 225H to the Core Ultra 9 285H, paired with a top-tier Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU, ensuring robust gaming performance. While the laptop is lighter than its bulkier counterparts from HP, it still weighs in at 5.4 pounds. Competing models, such as Razer’s Blade 16, offer even thinner and lighter alternatives, highlighting that HP’s design, although impressive, isn’t the leader in the ultra-slim gaming market. One of the notable features of the Omen 16 Slim is its comprehensive array of ports.
It includes a 10Gbps USB-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, a 10Gbps USB-A, two additional 5Gbps USB-A ports, an Ethernet port, an HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack. Plus, it supports Wi-Fi 6E for enhanced connectivity. However, to balance cost and performance, the laptop opts for a four-zone RGB keyboard instead of more advanced per-key lighting found in premium models. While HP hasn’t disclosed the pricing yet, the Omen 16 Slim is slated for a June release, making it a laptop worth watching for gamers who value portability.