The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn't actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop - if you can get it at the right price
TechRadar Verdict With memory prices spiralling, you wouldn't give HP much chance of delivering a good value gaming laptop. But the Omen 16 Slim does an impressive job given market constraints. You get decent gaming performance, good build quality and excellent battery life.
- ▪TechRadar Verdict With memory prices spiralling, you wouldn't give HP much chance of delivering a good value gaming laptop.
- ▪But the Omen 16 Slim does an impressive job given market constraints.
- ▪You get decent gaming performance, good build quality and excellent battery life.
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TechRadar Verdict With memory prices spiralling, you wouldn't give HP much chance of delivering a good value gaming laptop. But the Omen 16 Slim does an impressive job given market constraints. You get decent gaming performance, good build quality and excellent battery life. The connectivity could be better and it's not terribly portable, despite the "Slim" branding. But if you can bag it at the right price, this is one of the best mainstream gaming laptops available today. Pros +Decent gaming performance +Solid build quality +Remarkably good battery life +Can be had for a reasonable price Cons -Not all that portable -Somewhat limited connectivity -GPU only has 80W TDP Best picks for you The best gaming laptops 2026 The best thin and lightweight gaming laptop in 2026 The best budget…
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