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Black 16-inch OMEN gaming laptop with 4-zone RGB keyboard, 14.07 by 10.59 inches, 0.94 inches thin at front

HP

HP OMEN 16 gaming laptop AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-XNQN-CJXRV

16-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and 2TB NVMe storage

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
  • Screen16"
  • Memory32GB
  • Storage2 TB NVMe

Memory 32GB

SSD 2TB NVMe

  • Up to 15% cooler keyboard temperatures during long sessions
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX with 32GB DDR5 handles heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5060 8GB powers DLSS 4 for higher frame rates
  • 16-inch 144Hz WUXGA display gives smooth motion in fast games
  • 2TB NVMe storage holds large libraries without extra drives

Purpose-built gaming laptop

The HP OMEN 16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5060 laptop GPU and 32GB of DDR5 memory. A 16.0-inch WUXGA panel running at 144Hz drives fast-paced play, while a 2TB NVMe drive holds large game libraries. The chassis measures 14.07 by 10.59 inches and weighs 5.4 lbs, finished in black with a 4-zone RGB keyboard. Windows 11 Home and Wi-Fi 6E complete the package for competitive and creative workloads alike.

Thermals, noise and power

OMEN Tempest Cooling Evolved adds a Cryo Compound hybrid interface on both CPU and GPU, an extra heat pipe per component and a wider fan gap. The vendor states the keyboard area runs up to 15% cooler with a 4x smaller affected heat zone, and the system cools down 50% faster than the previous OMEN 16. An IR thermopile sensor adjusts thermal and acoustic behaviour in real time, keeping fan noise in check during extended sessions without quoting a decibel figure.

Deciding specification

The NVIDIA RTX 5060 laptop GPU with 8GB of video memory is the single component that determines whether this machine fits your workload. It delivers the ray-tracing and DLSS feature set required for modern titles at high refresh rates, while the 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and 32GB DDR5 ensure the graphics pipe stays fed. If your target resolution and quality preset exceed what an 8GB mid-range mobile GPU can sustain, a higher-tier SKU is required.

Highlights

  • Up to 15% cooler keyboard temperatures during long sessions
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX with 32GB DDR5 handles heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5060 8GB powers DLSS 4 for higher frame rates
  • 16-inch 144Hz WUXGA display gives smooth motion in fast games
  • 2TB NVMe storage holds large libraries without extra drives

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesOMEN
ModelHP OMEN 16
ColorBlack
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Screen16"
Memory32GB
Storage2 TB NVMe
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
Dimensions (W x D x H)14.07 x 10.59 x 0.94 in (front); 14.07 x 10.59 x 1.12 in (rear)
Weight5.4 lbs
Other Features4-zone RGB backlit
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Number of Cores16-core Processor
CPU L2 Cache16MB
CPU L3 Cache64 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeFHD+
Resolution1920 x 1200
PanelIPS
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Color Gamut62.5% sRGB
Display Featuresmicro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300nits
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD2TB NVMe
Memory SpeedDDR5 4800
Memory Slot (Total)2
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
USB1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet1 x RJ-45
Other port1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Audio Ports1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
AudioHigh Definition (HD) Audio
SpeakerDual speakers
TouchpadYes
Backlit Keyboard4-zone RGB backlit
Webcam1080p FHD
AC Adapter/Charger230-watt AC Adapter
Battery6-cell 83Wh
Package ContentHP OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop
230W AC Adapter with Power Cord
User Manual

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Cryo Compound on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5060, and what step is often missed?

The Cryo Compound is factory-applied to both the CPU and GPU during assembly; there is no user installation step, and attempting to reapply it yourself would void the thermal solution warranty.

What maintenance or replacement will the OMEN Tempest cooling system need later?

The cooling system uses an additional heat pipe on both the CPU and GPU with an expanded fan gap; no user-serviceable parts are listed, so only periodic vent cleaning with compressed air is expected.

What limit appears first during sustained loads on the 144 Hz WUXGA panel with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation?

The IR thermopile sensor dynamically adjusts thermal and acoustic performance in real time, so the first limit encountered is the thermal throttle point managed by that sensor rather than a fixed frame-rate cap.

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