STACK #263 September 2026

FEATURE TECH

What makes the HyperX OMEN 16 a game changer?

Serious firepower from a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and GeForce RTX 5060 graphics. 16-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS display with a fast 165Hz refresh rate for sharp, smooth gameplay. OMEN Gaming Hub lets you tune performance, personalise RGB lighting, and switch between graphics modes. High-efficiency cooling fans help manage heat and keep noise down when the action ramps up. 24GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and plenty of ports make it ready for gaming and everything around it.

HyperX OMEN 16

Is this your next gaming laptop?

Ready to level up?The HyperX OMEN 16 brings serious gaming muscle, a fast 165Hz screen and OMEN Gaming Hub controls to a laptop that can dial up the action – then ease off for the everyday stuff. Words Bec Summer

Is it ready to leave the gaming desk?

Yep. HDMI, three USB-A ports, USB-C, and Ethernet cover your mouse, headset, monitor, and wired network, while Wi-Fi 7 handles the cable-free side. A full-size RGB keyboard keeps the gaming vibe going away from your usual battlestation. How can it help stretch battery life? For lighter jobs, switching from RTX 5060 to integrated Intel Graphics through OMEN Gaming Hub lets the laptop ease off the accelerator and help extend unplugged use. When it’s time to recharge, HP Fast Charge helps get you back in action sooner. Who is the HyperX OMEN 16 gaming laptop best for? This is for gamers who want serious performance without being chained to one desk. It has the muscle for demanding play, the fast screen to show it off, and enough control, cooling, and connectivity to stay game-ready when your setup – or you - needs to move.

How much gaming muscle is under the bonnet? Enough to let demanding games stretch their legs. The 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus reaches up to 5.5GHz, while the GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB dedicated graphics memory handles the heavy visual lifting. Add

Will the screen keep up when the game gets frantic? The 16-inch WQXGA IPS display combines a sharp 2560x1600 resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate. Fast movement can look smoother and controls feel more immediate – exactly what you want when every corner, combo or split-second shot counts. Can it keep its cool when you turn up the heat? Powerful gaming hardware gets hot when the pressure’s on. High-efficiency fans maximise airflow to help manage thermals and keep noise in check, letting the hardware keep pushing when your gaming session heads into extra time.

24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for big games, multitasking, and that ever-growing library. What does OMEN Gaming Hub put in your hands? Think of it as your gaming pit wall. OMEN Gaming Hub lets you tune performance, tweak RGB lighting, and switch between the dedicated RTX 5060 and integrated Intel Graphics. Fire up RTX for gaming, then switch to integrated graphics for lighter jobs when battery life matters more than maximum grunt.

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