HP is introducing a new entry into its PC gaming line with the Omen 16 Slim. As the name indicates, it’s a 16-inch gaming laptop with a “slim” profile — the thinnest portion being 20mm / 0.79 inches.

I test-drove HP's trimmed-down version of its 16-inch Omen flagship. With an Intel Core Ultra 200H CPU and a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, it looks like a fierce competitor to the Razer Blade and Asus Zephyrus.

HP shared a bunch of new gaming hardware at Amplify 2025, including the OMEN 16 Slim designed for mobile gamers. Here's what you need to know.

Taking on the likes of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, the HP Omen 16 Slim comes with a sleeker, 16% thinner design compared to the Omen 16, but it still manages to boast up to an Intel Core i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU. Plus, it aims to stay quiet under pressure, with noise levels as low as a claimed 46 decibels.

A superb display and funky keyboard, let down by poor battery life and the loudest cooling system in the business.

HP is launching a thinner and lighter version of its Omen 16 gaming laptop. The Omen 16 Slim is 16 percent thinner than the standard model, ranging from 0.78 to 0.89 inches (19.9 to 22.7 mm) thick when closed. It weighs 5.35 lbs.

If you want a top-notch laptop with serious gaming chops, then you need to jump on this HP Omen 17 deal at B&H. It normally goes for $1,910, but right now it’s down to a mere $1,350. That’s an absolutely jaw-dropping $560 discount (29% off) for a high-performance machine!

On Tuesday, the company announced multiple refreshes to its gaming laptop lineup, alongside the new HP Omen Slim 16 and the HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset.