HP unveils its first 16-inch gaming laptop, the Pavilion Gaming 16
The Pavilion Gaming 16 is the first HP gaming laptop with a 16-inch screen.
What you need to know
- HP announced the Pavilion Gaming 16 laptop today.
- It features up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics.
- It has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz on a 1080p panel.
- The HP Pavilion Gaming 16 is expected this month starting at $800.
HP announced the Pavilion Gaming 16 laptop today. It's the first 16-inch gaming laptop from HP and features an 144Hz FHD display. The laptop runs on up to an Intel Core i7-10750H processor and up to NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics. It should be available starting this month from HP's website starting at $800.
The Pavilion Gaming 16 is a more budget-friendly gaming laptop, starting at $800. As devices trend to higher resolutions, 1080p systems like the Pavilion Gaming 16 become more affordable.
Category | Spec |
---|---|
OS | Windows 10 Home |
Processor | Intel Core i5-10300HIntel Core i7-10750H |
RAM | 8GB, 12GBDDR4-2933MHzDual channel |
Display size | 16.1 inches |
Display type | 1920x1080 (IPS)144Hz250 nits, 300 nitsAnti-glare |
Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q (6GB)NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q (6GB) |
Storage | 256GB, 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD1TB SATA HDD |
Audio | Dual speakersBang & Olufsen |
Wireless | Realtek Wi-Fi 5 (2x2)Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2)Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ports | SD card readerUSB-CTwo USB-ARJ45 Ethernet3.5mm audioHDMI 2.0 |
Keyboard | Acid Green backlight |
Camera | Front-facing HD |
Battery | 52.5Wh200W AC adapter |
Color | Shadow Black |
Dimensions | 14.57 x 10.33 x 0.93 inches(370mm x 262.4mm x 23.6mm) |
Weight | 5.18 pounds (2.35kg) |
Pricing | From $800 |
Availability | June 2020 |
The Pavilion 16 includes OMEN Command Center and has an option for Wi-Fi 6 to provide a solid and fast Wi-Fi connection.
HP also announced the OMEN 15 gaming laptop and several accesories today. Make sure to check out all of our coverage to see the latest hardware from HP.
This is HP's first 16-inch gaming laptop. It delivers 1080p gameplay on its 144Hz display and runs on up to an NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q.
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