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HP OMEN 16" 240Hz Gaming Laptop — Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070, 32 GB DDR5, 512 GB
16-inch WQXGA display reaches 240 Hz with 3 ms response and 500 nits, driven by a Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 with 32 GB DDR5 and a 512 GB NVMe SSD
- ColorBlack
- AI FeaturesAI Ready
- CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
- Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
- Screen Size16.0"
- TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
- Smooth competitive play from a 240 Hz WQXGA panel with 3 ms response
- AI-accelerated workloads via Ryzen 9 8940HX at up to 5.3 GHz
- Ray-traced graphics performance from RTX 5070 with 8 GB video memory
- Multitasking headroom from 32 GB DDR5 and 512 GB PCIe NVMe storage
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for business-grade security and management
What this laptop is and who it suits
The HP OMEN 16 pairs a Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an RTX 5070 GPU, 32 GB DDR5 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. A 240 Hz WQXGA panel covers 100% sRGB at 500 nits. Windows 11 Pro ships installed. The spec targets competitive gamers and creators who need high frame rates and colour accuracy in a portable chassis.
What to verify on your current setup
The machine uses Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless links. Wired peripherals connect through one USB Type-C 10 Gbps port with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, one USB Type-A 10 Gbps port, two USB Type-A 5 Gbps ports, HDMI 2.1 and RJ-45. Confirm your monitors, docks and network gear match these interfaces before ordering.
Thermals, noise and power in normal use
An 83 Wh 6-cell battery feeds the system; the 16-core CPU can reach 5.3 GHz under load. The vendor does not publish fan curves, acoustic figures or sustained power limits for this model. Expect the cooling solution to ramp up during extended gaming sessions and surface temperatures to rise around the keyboard deck and exhaust vents.
Highlights
- Smooth competitive play from a 240 Hz WQXGA panel with 3 ms response
- AI-accelerated workloads via Ryzen 9 8940HX at up to 5.3 GHz
- Ray-traced graphics performance from RTX 5070 with 8 GB video memory
- Multitasking headroom from 32 GB DDR5 and 512 GB PCIe NVMe storage
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for business-grade security and management
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| AI Features | AI Ready |
| CPU Type | AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series |
| Processor Name | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Screen Size | 16.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | WQXGA |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| SSD | 512GB |
| Memory | 32GB |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Keyboard | Full size with Keyboard light |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Type | Gaming |
| Battery | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
Questions about this item
Will the 512 GB NVMe drive leave room for a large game library?
The installed 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD holds the OS and a handful of titles; the chassis supports up to 2 TB so a second drive can be added later.
Can the 32 GB DDR5 memory be upgraded if I need more for content creation?
Yes, the platform accepts up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM across two slots.
Does the 240 Hz panel require a special cable for an external monitor?
The HDMI 2.1 port and the USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 both drive high-refresh external displays without adapters.
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