Balanced configuration for the creator-oriented gaming laptop running Windows 11 HP Omen 16-c0117nf which relies on an all-AMD platform with its high-end AMD Radeon RX 6600M RDNA 2 graphics card capable of running recent games and speeding up processing just like the AMD Octo Core Ryzen 7 Cezanne processor and powerful 16 GB of RAM. Ready for (Very) High Definition with its 16-inch 2.5K sRGB screen with more faithful than average colors whose low latency and 165Hz frequency improves fluidity in games, this versatile laptop designed to play and create enjoys enhanced responsiveness with its fast 1TB SSD storage. In addition, this multimedia laptop for gamers and creatives is also equipped with a backlit keyboard (however without a numeric keypad) as well as connectivity with Wi-Fi ax, dual video output and USB-C.
HP Omen 16-c0117nf Features
| Screen(s) | 16.1” QHD 2.5K LED IPS 165Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 300cd/m² micro-edges (2560×1440, anti-glare) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Cezanne (3.2 GHz, 8 cores) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz (32 GB), 2 slots (occupied) |
| Video card | NVIDIA RDNA 2 Radeon RX 6600M 8GB GDDR6 dedicated, AMD Radeon Vega 8 integrated processor and Optimus |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe TLC) |
| Connection | 3 USB 3.0 (1 chargeable) 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI 2.1, mini-DisplayPort, SD |
| Network | Wi-Fi ax (2×2, Wi-Fi 6 AX210), Bluetooth 5.2 Ethernet Gigabit |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes, 4 zones, anti-ghosting, rollover 26 keys |
| Keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 Bang&Olufsen DTS:X Ultra speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Announced battery life / Battery | 5 hours / Li-Polymer 4 cells 70Whr (290 gr) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 2.31 Kg / 369.2 x 248 x 23 |
Chassis, connectors, screen of the HP Omen 16-c0117nf
With its dark Mica design with angular lines and colorful logo on the shell, it sports a relatively discreet look for a gaming laptop whose codes it adopts.
Its connectivity is good, including 2 HDMI video outputs and mini-DisplayPort convenient to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example, wireless modules Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi ax(newer and more powerful than Wi-Fi ac)to communicate and connect remotely, Ethernet and audio ports, USB-C or 3 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.
You can obviously backlight the keys of the chiclet keyboard which is convenient to better discern its keys in the dim light.
Too bad however to note the absence of a numeric keypad on the right while its presence is standard. Those who regularly enter numbers may be disappointed.
The screen will interest players in any case because with its low latency of 3ms and its frequency of 165Hz, it reinforces the fluidity in games compared to the standard 60Hz. In addition, due to its 100% sRGB and IPS specifications, the screen displays more faithful colors than average with significant vertical and horizontal viewing angles. Creatives and lovers of (Very) High Definition content will appreciate that the screen adopts a QHD 2.5K definition superior to Full HD. Thanks to its anti-reflective treatment, the screen also offers better visibility than a shiny slab in bright environments (e.g. outdoors).
Performance, battery life of the HP Omen 16-c0117nf
The HP Omen 16-c0117nf may be of interest to those looking for a versatile 15-inch laptop that performs well in gaming and creation.
It is able to run recent games because it embeds the high-end amd rdna 2 Radeon RX 6600M dedicated graphics card, and this with some concessions under the most graphics-intensive titles because 2.5K requires more computation at the GPU level than Full HD, which implies a lower number of fps.
The Radeon RX 6600M also has the advantage of speeding up processing under software that takes advantage of GPU computing power, such as Adobe Premiere/Photoshop or Sony Vegas, but to a lesser extent than its GeForce RTX 3060 equivalent at NVIDIA.
In fact, depending on the tasks performed, a switch is made automatically and in real time between the Radeon RX 6600M and the Radeon Vega 8, a graphics solution integrated into the processor.
With both of them, you can obviously watch photos and videos. The Radeon Vega 8 is however preferred to the maximum despite its modest performance because it is energy efficient and thus promotes autonomy.
In this regard, bet on about 5 hours of operation on battery in light use.
The Radeon RX 6600M is used when it comes to performing graphics work deemed too heavy for the Radeon Vega 8, typically for gaming.
The Radeon Vega 8 is directly embedded in the Ryzen 7 5800H, CEZANNE OCTO Core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) AMD processor which is associated with 16 GB of RAM to provide good overall power to satisfy demanding users.
This heart that supports the Radeon RX 6600M in games will be of particular interest to creators because it guarantees much faster processing than a Quad/Hexa Core and 8 GB DDR4. We particularly feel the difference under CPU and RAM intensive work exploiting multi-core, such as video editing, photo editing or 3D rendering.
In this balanced configuration the storage is up to the task, entrusted to a 1 TB SSD that rivals hard drives in terms of capacity while being silent, more energy efficient, more shock-resistant and much faster.
On a daily basis, the SSD ensures a much better fluidity and responsiveness than a hard disk. Thanks to the SSD, for example, we reach the maps of online games faster and we get much faster game/software launches, processing and starts/stops.
Finally, expect that in case of strong demands (eg games, treatments), this versatile multimedia gaming laptop oriented creator heats up and is heard.
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