Omen 16 (16-b, 2021)
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HP · 2021 · end of life
HP Omen 16
16-b, 2021
A plain 2.37 kg 16-incher around 700 dollars used, with an i7-11800H, a generous 115W RTX 3070 and a bright 405 nit FHD 144Hz screen.
from $700 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for gaming programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and value, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 405-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.37 kg for daily carry
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Tiger Lake H plus a 115W RTX 3070 is a standard Optimus machine, so RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia and a PRIME profile cover it. There is no Linux Omen Gaming Hub, so fan and power modes rely on the hp-omen-linux community tooling, and per-key RGB is limited.
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Suspend with the dGPU wants the nvidia suspend services enabled. The brighter 405 nit FHD panel is the upside of the IPS option, RAM is on two SO-DIMM slots.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (115W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16.1" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, 405 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.37 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 83 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the HP Omen 16 (16-b, 2021) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). Tiger Lake H plus a 115W RTX 3070 is a standard Optimus machine, so RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia and a PRIME profile cover it.
- What does the HP Omen 16 (16-b, 2021) cost?
- Last seen around 700 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the HP Omen 16 (16-b, 2021) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the HP Omen 16 (16-b, 2021)?
- 2.37 kg (5.22 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 83 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The HP Omen 16 (16-b, 2021) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $700 last seen 2026-05-22
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