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HP OMEN 16 (2026) 16-ap0181AX

Top 9% · Coding ProgrammingPerf Score 61.67RTX 5060 8GB 115WRyzen 9 8940HX 16C / 32T24GB RAM16" · FHD+ (16:10) · 165 Hz
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Coding/Programming

At a Glance

Under ₹1,60,000
Value Assessment
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OverpricedFairGreat Value
Usage Scores
1/2
Coding/Programming
62
Video Editing & Content Creation
66
Architecture, 3D Rendering and Modelling
62
Gaming
61
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In a nutshell

A balanced laptop for everyday tasks.

Reasons to Buy

  • Good Standard Color Accuracy (100% sRGB)
    Great for media consumption and general creative work.
  • Bright 400 nits display
  • Supports USB-C Charging
    Only 0% of laptops in this price segment have this.
  • Upgradable RAM
  • Large 83Wh Battery
  • Fast DDR5 Memory

Things to Consider

  • No major drawbacks identified for this price segment.
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Usage Insights

🎮 GamingExcellent

High-performance gaming with smooth frame rates and responsive controls

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Quick Specs

Display:16" FHD+ (16:10)
RAM:24GB DDR5
Storage:1 TB
Weight:2.44 Kg

Processor

AMD

Ryzen 9 8940HX 16C / 32T

16-core, 32-thread

Up to 5.3

Graphics

RTX Series

RTX 5060 8GB 115W

8 GB VRAM

115W TGP

Memory

High Capacity

24GB

DDR5

Upgradable

5200 MHz

Display

16"

16" FHD+ (16:10) (16:10)

16" FHD+ (16:10) (16:10)

100% sRGB

165 Hz

IPS

400 nits

Aspect Ratio: 16:10

Response Time: 3ms

Non-touch

Insights
  • IPS panel: wide viewing angles and consistent colors
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Storage

SSD:1 TB
Upgrade Cost:8,000
Total Storage:
1 TB
SSD Upgradable:Yes
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Insights
  • Consider adding SSD storage for large projects and games
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Connectivity & Ports

I/O Ports:

1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
1x HDMI 2.1
1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
1x RJ45 (Ethernet)
1x 3.5mm Jack

Network:

Wi-Fi 6 • Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi Brand: Realtek
Bluetooth: 5.4
Insights
  • MUX switch: route display through the GPU for higher frame rates
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Physical Specifications

Weight

2.44 Kg

Dimensions

36cm Wide, 27cm Depth, 2cm thick

Battery

5 hours

83 Wh capacity

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General

Model Name
HP OMEN 16 (2026) 16-ap0181AX
Model Number
16-ap0181AX
Category
Gaming, Content Creation and Video Editing, Architects and Designers
Intel Evo Certified
No
Warranty
1 year (1/1/0) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts and labor. No on-site repair.
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Pre-installed Software
Microsoft Office Home 2024 Lifetime Subscription

Processor

CPU Name
Ryzen 9 8940HX 16C / 32T
Cores / Threads
16-core / 32-thread
Boost Speed
Up to 5.3 GHz
PassMark Score
51,272
Single Core Score
3,871

Graphics

GPU Name
RTX 5060 8GB 115W
TGP
Up to 115W
VRAM
8GB GDDR7

Memory

RAM
24GB DDR5
Capacity & Speed
Max 64 GB @ 5200 MHz
Slots / Expansion
yes
Expandable Slots
2

Storage

SSD
1 TB SSD
SSD Upgradability

Display

Size
16-inch
Resolution
FHD+ (16:10) 16:10
Panel Type
IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Response Time
3 ms
Brightness
400 nits
MUX Switch
Yes
Touchscreen
No

I/O Ports

Ports
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2(USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
1x HDMI 2.1
1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
1x RJ45 (Ethernet)
1x 3.5mm Jack

Connectivity

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Wi‑Fi 6 Realtek + Bluetooth 5.4

Battery & Power

Capacity
83 Wh
Battery Life
Up to 5 hours

Physical

Weight
2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
Dimensions
2.37 x 35.75 x 26.9 cm

Multimedia & Input

Keyboard
Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad
HP Imagepad
Camera
1080p FHD
Audio
DTS:X® Ultra, Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX