HP Omen Transcend 16 Review: Gaming laptop for professional gamers
The Hindu
The HP Omen Transcend 16 packs some serious power and features a rugged yet relatively portable build.
Balancing performance and portability is a challenge that many gaming laptops strive to conquer. HP’s Omen Transcend 16 laptop, launched earlier this year, not only comes with high-end specifications on paper but also offers a robust build. The variant that we reviewed for a week costs Rs. 2,09,990, and is powered by the Intel Core i7-13700HX processor along with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU (8GB VRAM) for graphics.
While using the HP Omen Transcend 16 for the first time, we were automatically drawn to the keyboard’s innovative RGB lighting, which can be finely tuned using the HP Light Studio app for a personalized touch.
Even after shedding a few hundred grams, compared to its predecessor, the laptop weighs 2.09 kg. This makes it ideal for stationary setups. But the weight distribution has been carefully managed, making it a laptop that can be carried around if needed. Kindly do not expect ultra portability.
The laptop sports a robust build and an aptly sized trackpad. The enlarged heat vents enhance airflow, and the placement of I/O options at the laptop’s rear ensures clean sides. The charging port is also at the back-end of the device that means users can play games while charging the laptop.
The HP Omen Transcend 16 boasts two USB-A ports, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an AC connector, and a 3.5mm combination headphone jack. The laptop comes with support for Intel WiFi 6E modem and Bluetooth 5.3.
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The laptop packs a 16-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS panel with support for 240Hz refresh rate, 7ms response time and 400 nits’ peak brightness.
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