I tested the HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition — and it's possibly the best way to experience the shooter
Tom's Guide Verdict The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a fun celebration of a great multiplayer shooter with easter eggs skinned over a powerful gaming laptop with a vibrant 16-inch LCD display. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Jump To: Cheat Sheet Specs The Ups The Downs Verdict When HP offered me the chance to check out the HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition gaming laptop I leapt at the opportunity.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a fun celebration of a great multiplayer shooter with easter eggs skinned over a powerful gaming laptop with a vibrant 16-inch LCD display. It is heavy and surprisingly loud with a tight keyboard but it provides a great gaming experience Pros +Fun Valorant skin +Bright 16-inch LCD display +Smooth RTX 5070 performance Cons -Tight keyboard -Short battery life and hot power brick -Loud fan noise depending on the game Best picks for you I test gaming laptops all year — here are the only 8 I recommend in 2026 The best Windows laptops in 2026: We've tested 50+ models to find 7 machines worth your money The best gaming PCs of 2026: Powerful, prebuilt and fully tested Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours…
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