HP may not be the first brand that comes to your mind when it comes to gameplay since
companies like MSI, Razer and Asus have cemented their reputation in this realm, but it enjoys
a healthy status and is even the laptop of choice among gamers who prefer a silent and
quiet performer that won't let them down. For more information and updated pricing on
the products mentioned, be sure to check the links in the description below. Let's take
a look at HP top three gaming laptops. Making the list at number three is Victus 16. This
device is stunning with its all black construction and upgraded cooling system that takes your
overall gaming experience to new heights. It's available in two variants the 11th Gen
Intel Core i7 processor and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor. Both variants are powered by Nvidia
RTX 3060 dedicated GPU. The HP Victus 16 offers variable configuration to the hardware specs
like the RAM which is available in 8 gigabytes, 12 gigabytes, 16 gigabytes and 32 gigabytes.
The SSD storage is also available in 256 gigabytes, 512 gigabytes and one terabyte with display
available in 1080P Full HD and QHD with 165 hertz refresh rate covering 100% sRGB with
300 nits brightness, Victus by HP 16 sports a distinctive the logo at several places including
on the lid underneath the display and the speaker grille. HP used the familiar Omen
font on the keyboard along with dedicated keys for The Omen gaming hub power and calculator.
The keyboard does not seem to offer per key RGB effects but standard backlighting is available.
There's also a healthy port selection the laptop has one USB type C, three USB Type
A and one HDMI port. It also has 3.5 millimeters audio jack and SD card reader. The fast charging
70 watt hour battery is quite impressive, especially on the AMD variant. As a gaming
laptop, the Victus 16 has been designed with thermal management in mind. Wide air vents
are split into five sections to boost airflow while four heat pipes help reduce internal
temperatures while gaming. The former adds to the device's standout design, which includes
three dynamic color options and a full row of speakers tuned by Bang and Olufsen. The
pros are impressive AMD Ryzen seven CPU good heat management, easy upgrade of RAM and storage
and the cons loud fan noise when running high end games, average display. Overall the HP
Victus 16 is an impressive budget gaming laptop for a gamer who wants to enjoy a pleasurable
gaming experience without burning a hole in his pocket. At number two is HP Pavilion 15
2021 edition. The recently released HP Pavilion gaming 15 laptop has a striking design. The
fact that HP use the color green here certainly helps it stand out. This laptop packs a serious
punch with the latest AMD 6 core 3.3 gigahertz Ryzen five processor There is also an 11th
Gen Intel Core i5 variant available 16 gigabytes RAM 512 gigabytes PCI NVMe SSD NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650 graphics card and amazing 144 hertz 1080P Full HD display. If you're big on eSports
having a refresh rate higher than 60 hertz is practically a necessity. A 144 hertz rate
is standard on many higher end gaming laptops. But finding the same refresh rate on a budget
conscious gaming laptop that costs under $900 is trickier. Once you get used to a 144 hertz
refresh rate it can be annoying to play on anything less. Taking a closer look the diagonal
cutouts below the display add a bit of visual flair when the laptops open. The bezels on
either side of the screen are slim though the top and bottom borders are larger. The
keyboard is backlit but all in green rather than the multiple zone to fancier gaming laptops.
Windows Hello users will be disappointed to find neither a fingerprint reader nor a face
recognition webcam. The laptop is made of plastic and measures 0.9 by 14.2 by 10.1 inches
and weighing 4.4 pounds or two kilograms.
As an AMD machine this HP has no Thunderbolt port, but otherwise offers decent connectivity.
The only ports on the left edge are USB 2.0 port and the power connector. On the right
USB 3.1 type A and type C ports, an HDMI video output an Ethernet port, an audio jack and
an SD card slot. A Realtek card provides WiFi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. The keyboard
is comfortable and quiet rather than snappy. The buttonless touchpad glides and taps smoothly
but clicks stiffly. The Pavilion speakers which are tuned by Bang and Olufsen produces
a clear but not very loud sound. Bang and Olufsen audio control software offers music,
movie and voice preset and an equalizer with pop rock, classical dance and other modes.
The 720P webcam captures soft focus shots with lots of noise. The HP Pavilion 15 Gaming
offers solid 1080P performance for a wide range of games. You might need to keep the
graphic setting on medium or low, but overall it performs remarkably well for the price.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor, 144 hertz refresh rate and mechanical light keyboard
will make you forget this is a budget gaming laptop. The pros are low price strong six
core ryzen processor lightweight, and the cons are average battery life insufficient
256 gigabytes of storage for base models. Overall, the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop
does what it should do as a budget gaming laptop, bringing every modern game smoothly
onto the screen. However, the highest resolutions and quality settings shouldn't be expected
from this machine. And our number one position goes to HP Omen 15 2021 Edition. The HP Omen
15 is a lovely beast. It has an attractive satin blackstone slab with the smoky gray
Omen lettering beneath the holographic Omen logo hinting at the possibilities within the
notebook has flat hinges with a solid all metal chassis. However, there is a very noticeable
amount of bending on the backside that may worry some gamers it packs a serious punch
with Ryzen 5000 series which is paired with Nvidia RTX 3000 series up to two terabytes
SSD and 64 gigabyte RAM. The display is gorgeous and available in 1080P Full HD 144 hertz,
2K 165 hertz and 4k 60 hertz refresh rate covering 100% sRGB. The display panel sits
within a nearly bezel less that makes for an immersive viewing experience. The Black
chiclet style keys on the HP Omen 15 are RGB backlit and you can change the lighting scheme
within the Omen game hub application. The keyboard is responsive with each key providing
a soft bounce. However, I did find the keys a little small with the placement of the key
slightly left of center which took a moment to adjust to, the Omen 15 comes with a fair
amount of ports to get you connected to all your favorite peripherals. On the right you
have a USB type C port, a Mini DisplayPort and two USB Type A ports. On the left side
we find an SD card reader, a 3.5 millimeters audio port, an HDMI port, a USB type a port,
an Ethernet port and the power input. Measuring 14.1 by 9.4 by 0.9 inches and weighing 5.4
pounds, the HP Omen 15 is not excessively heavy, but not light either. With regards
to the audio, The Omen 15 comes equipped with Bang and Olufsen speakers located above the
keyboard. They pump out nice clear audio with some depth and thump. And when combined with
the Omen audio control software, you get even better performance. The Omen audio control
software gives the user some options to fine tune the audio performance. The Equalizer
feature lets you choose from three preset mode or you can manually adjust the equalizers
levels to suit your personal audio flavor. As for the battery, the HP Omen 15 battery
life is paltry at best coming in at three hours and 12 minutes in our in house battery
test which entails continuous web surfing over Wi Fi at 150 nits. It fell nearly two
hours shy of the four hours 44 minutes premium gaming laptop average. The pros are gorgeous
display options, excellent video performance and rendering, good cooling system, strong
overall performance. And the cons are terrible battery life, a bit heavy. Overall, the HP
Omen 15 is a handsome budget gaming laptop with plenty of power and great speakers. That's
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