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Black 16-inch OMEN gaming laptop with 4-zone RGB keyboard, 14.07 by 10.59 inches, 0.94 inches thin at front

HP

HP OMEN 16 gaming laptop AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-XNQN-CJXRV

16-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and 2TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB NVMe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Memory 32GB

SSD 2TB NVMe

  • Up to 15% cooler keyboard temperatures during long sessions
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX with 32GB DDR5 handles heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5060 8GB powers DLSS 4 for higher frame rates
  • 16-inch 144Hz WUXGA display gives smooth motion in fast games
  • 2TB NVMe storage holds large libraries without extra drives

Purpose-built gaming laptop

The HP OMEN 16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5060 laptop GPU and 32GB of DDR5 memory. A 16.0-inch WUXGA panel running at 144Hz drives fast-paced play, while a 2TB NVMe drive holds large game libraries. The chassis measures 14.07 by 10.59 inches and weighs 5.4 lbs, finished in black with a 4-zone RGB keyboard. Windows 11 Home and Wi-Fi 6E complete the package for competitive and creative workloads alike.

Thermals, noise and power

OMEN Tempest Cooling Evolved adds a Cryo Compound hybrid interface on both CPU and GPU, an extra heat pipe per component and a wider fan gap. The vendor states the keyboard area runs up to 15% cooler with a 4x smaller affected heat zone, and the system cools down 50% faster than the previous OMEN 16. An IR thermopile sensor adjusts thermal and acoustic behaviour in real time, keeping fan noise in check during extended sessions without quoting a decibel figure.

Deciding specification

The NVIDIA RTX 5060 laptop GPU with 8GB of video memory is the single component that determines whether this machine fits your workload. It delivers the ray-tracing and DLSS feature set required for modern titles at high refresh rates, while the 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and 32GB DDR5 ensure the graphics pipe stays fed. If your target resolution and quality preset exceed what an 8GB mid-range mobile GPU can sustain, a higher-tier SKU is required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,430.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 144 Hz
Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineOMEN
Model nameHP OMEN 16
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
CPU cores16-core Processor
Processor L2 cache16 MB
L3 cache size64 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Total memory slots2
Storage
Storage drive2 TB NVMe
SSD storage2 TB NVMe
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in (40.6 cm)
Display formatFHD+
Color gamut coverage62.5% sRGB
Screen featuresMicro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300nits
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundHigh Definition (HD) Audio
SpeakersDual speakers
Web camera1080p FHD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.4
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Additional ports1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Audio jacks1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Power
Power adapter230-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack6-cell 83 Wh
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.07 × 10.59 × 0.94 in (front); 14.07 × 10.59 × 1.12 in (rear)
Product weight5.4 lb (2.45 kg)
In the box
Included itemsHP OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop
230 W AC Adapter with Power Cord
User Manual
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Other features4-zone RGB backlit
Pointing deviceYes
Keyboard backlight4-zone RGB backlit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Cryo Compound on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5060, and what step is often missed?

The Cryo Compound is factory-applied to both the CPU and GPU during assembly; there is no user installation step, and attempting to reapply it yourself would void the thermal solution warranty.

What maintenance or replacement will the OMEN Tempest cooling system need later?

The cooling system uses an additional heat pipe on both the CPU and GPU with an expanded fan gap; no user-serviceable parts are listed, so only periodic vent cleaning with compressed air is expected.

What limit appears first during sustained loads on the 144 Hz WUXGA panel with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation?

The IR thermopile sensor dynamically adjusts thermal and acoustic performance in real time, so the first limit encountered is the thermal throttle point managed by that sensor rather than a fixed frame-rate cap.

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