HP OMEN Transcend 16-u0020nr 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-13700HX 2.1GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB, Windows 11 Home, Shadow Black

2025-07-08T20:00:00

The laptop is quite loud under load - louder than my old Alienware 3080. The headset is nice, but the mic cuts off so frequently that I had to buy a new headset. I've had it < 1 month. Also the bloatware and base settings GROSSLY depreciate performance and need to be tuned manually. Long story short, not counting the mic the hardware was great, but the bloatware was largely useless and prevents some manual override performance tweaks. If you know how to optimize your laptop around their bloatware without screwing anything up, other than the headset it's a good deal. If you aren't comfortable with doing that, unfortunately I would have to recommend Alienware or another gaming competitor.

Arthur7

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2025-07-05T20:00:00

The laptop is really nice, it's fast and the resolution is beautiful. It does heat up pretty quickly when running a high graphics game but if you play on a solid surface you should be fine. I play a few games on a lower resolution but still with decent graphics to give the fans less work. This is my second gaming PC and it runs great I have always stuck with Omen since my first desktop was an Omen 25L and loved it. I own a 35L and this laptop now and so far I have had all good experiences.

J.Suazo

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2025-06-04T20:00:00

Runs like a high-performance car. Think the 1978 Trans Am Firebird. Barely a peep when running multiple Windows, yes, WINDOWS, not TABS, at the same time.

Colin C.

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2025-06-04T20:00:00

Was lied to by sales

Nathaniel C.

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2025-01-23T19:00:00

This laptop performs very well with the only considerable downside being the load of trial software that was installed requiring considerable effort on my part to remove starting with McAfee. If I purchase another computer from hp I will specify that no trial software be installed unless approved in advance by me. If hp cannot comply I will go to another vendor.

john c.

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2025-01-01T19:00:00

Came up with bit locker which we did not put in now we have no access to the computer at all, $2500 brick that is no use to us now

Morrijas

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2024-10-10T20:00:00

It was very easy to set up. I used PC Mover to transfer from the old computer and everything worked really well. This computer is up to date with the technology of today and so a good step up. Plus I bought the one-time Microsoft Word package and it's been very useful so far. Plus, my cat walked across the keyboard and the computer stopped recognizing the SSD so it would start. But I turned it off, closed the lid and set it aside for a bit. Came back later and everything booted up fine!. I don't give the cat the opportunity to walk on it anymore.

MAHindaup

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2024-10-04T20:00:00

Great gaming laptop. The value is incredible for the price. Got the i7 20 core cpu with nvidia 4060. It doesnt stand out like most gaming laptops so ots perfect for gaming and professional uses.

Ethan H.

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2024-02-21T19:00:00

Better than expected. The optional 32 GB of ram is a must. Comfortable layout.

Kev324

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2024-02-09T19:00:00

Custom build with the highest HP offered upgrades available for this laptop. Excellent for the moderate gamer and anything else the average user would need. My only complaint is that it runs a little hot, but I expected that with the upgrades I chose. I put it on a cooling fan base when gaming which seemed to help.

twvaught

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2023-12-27T19:00:00

Overall anemic performance compared to what I was expecting, due to only 16GB of ram (planning to upgrade). It is lightweight and has a clear screen. Purchased on sale, so it is a decent value. Benchmarks well with high end video setting, although cooling fans are loud under load.

TexMurf

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2023-12-26T19:00:00

Horrible laptop chassis creak on the entire right side. Supposed to be their most premium build, but the flexing and creaking is a massive issue. HP support told me it was normal. Avoid.

Buy E.

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2023-12-20T19:00:00

Purchase was somewhat bumpy as I could not get the website to recognize I was a VET, even though I jumped through all of the hoops required with ID.ME. Had to engage Chat support to get that resolved. Once I managed to finally get them engaged it took like 45 minutes to get it ordered. Not exactly an easy process. After that the computer arrived before the time estimate it gave me on the purchase. Overall very happy with the unit, only problems I have ran into: 1. I always use a cooling pad and the airflow of the Omen seemed to be pulling from the side and exhausting from the bottom. Which fights the airflow of the cooling pad. I tried to find a actually support number for HP to call, and must say they have hidden them well.... The automated tech assist was useless for this problem, and of course NEVER leads you down the path you can actually talk to a live person. I never did get any support, the issue seemed to resolve itself. I must say I miss the day I could actually CALL HP support and get support.... 2. When transferring information from the old computer to the new, realized I had not checked what ports and functions came with the computer. Well, not fair really, the website never gives you that information that I could find for the computer. For example the fact that the Omen does not come with ANY memory card reader is not something you can easily find out during the purchase, and a big disappointment in the machine. Those are the only two issues I have had so far.

DRamsey62

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2023-10-26T20:00:00

Well built. I definitely recommend the larger battery. Even with the bigger battery i get around 8 hours of battery life while doing class work. Heavy load can drain the battery in 2 hours. Gaming performance for your $ is a 90/100(was bought on a sale). Most games will run solid 60+ fps on 1080p ultra settings. It is relatively light weight for a laptop with a 3060. The charger is unfortunately larger and heavier then desires and definitely adds weight to the back-pack. I am definitely happy with my purchase and think I got a good deal with the sale. I would not recommend this to anyone on a tight budget. I also wish their was a numb-pad instead of a calculator button.

Will N.

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2023-10-17T20:00:00

I'm enjoying gaming on this laptop. The graphics card switch automatically between the NVIDIA and the Intel perfectly. The light keyboard is very helpful to see all the keys. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and hope this laptop lasts me the 10 years my previous one did.

Maethar

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2023-09-21T20:00:00

This laptop is so amazing. The performance and graphics are exactly what I needed for gaming and streaming my content out to the world. I am a content creator and this gives me the performance that I needed. It is also a very beautiful machine. The white is so classic and clean looking.

Noobtasticgaming

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2023-07-06T20:00:00

So far so good! I've been able to run any game I've wanted to play with high to max settings and still get a very smooth experience, so i'm enjoying what I have right now. Upgrading the ram wasn't a hassle either and I plan to add more storage in the next few days. Overall, it's a good laptop, but you could probably find one that can do the same for less.

LimpChicken

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